Athletico-PR head coach Odair Hellmann sustained an injury while celebrating a goal during his team's Brazilian Serie A match against Botafogo, according to CNN Brasil. The incident took place during the game, which ended in a victory for the visiting side.
CNN Brasil reports that Hellmann hurt himself in the celebration that followed one of Athletico-PR's goals. The match saw goals from João Cruz, Viveros, and Santi, as noted by LANCE!. The win added to Botafogo's recent struggles, with CNN Brasil describing the result as deepening the crisis at the Rio de Janeiro club.
The match was played at Botafogo's home ground, with Athletico-PR taking advantage of what CNN Brasil called an "apagão" — a blackout or lapse — by the home side. In a separate report, UOL explained that Athletico-PR had two captains on the pitch simultaneously during the fixture, a detail that drew attention from observers.
The injury to Hellmann occurred amid the emotional high of the goal celebration, though CNN Brasil did not specify the severity of the coach's condition or whether it would affect his availability for upcoming matches. The report also did not detail how the celebration led to the injury.
Athletico-PR's victory provides a boost in the league standings as the season progresses. For Botafogo, the loss compounds what CNN Brasil characterized as a growing crisis, with the team struggling to find form.
What to watch next: Updates on Hellmann's fitness ahead of Athletico-PR's next fixture, and whether Botafogo can halt its slide in the Brasileirão.
