In recovery, former Cruzeiro midfielder recounts drama after stroke and sends a message

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Former Cruzeiro player, with stints in the Brazilian National Team and other major clubs in national football, the former midfielder Jackson is undergoing recovery protocols after suffering a Stroke (AVC) in February of this year.

At 52 years old, the former player receives support from family and friends to overcome the difficulties of recovery.

"Today I'm doing well. I stood out thanks to my friends and family, who supported me a lot. My routine has completely changed with the medications, healthier eating, and, of course, rest. Now I'm at the base of the medications and physical therapy," Jackson said in an interview. ge .

Drama of the former Cruzeiro players

Copa do Brazil champion in 2000 with Cruzeiro, Jackson suffered a stroke on February 23. The player was hospitalized and went through the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to the severity of his clinical condition at the time.

"From the moment you are in an ICU in the situation I was, material possessions are worth nothing (...) My sister lives in Olinda (Ariluze Coelho) and came here to Maranhão and stayed the first 30 days with me because she is a physiotherapist. First of all (I thank) God, my family. The stroke taught me many things about friendship, that none of my friends abandoned me, with strength, prayers, moral support. I am well supported," he told.

For Cruzeiro, Jackson played 94 official games and scored ten goals.

The former player said he received a lot of support from friends and the clubs he went through.

"Some clubs called, some friends too, offering their support, but thank God it wasn't necessary, I was able to maintain myself, cover all the necessary expenses after the stroke. The Sport, the Vitória, they called me, and some friends from the National Team too, giving me a lot of strength in my recovery," he revealed.

"The willpower to get out of this situation is very strong. I am absolutely certain that soon I will be 100%," he concluded.

Jackson's sister

Allyne, one of Jackson's sisters, spoke. ge about the recovery of the former midfielder.

"Jackson, because he was an athlete, did not stop. The day before the stroke, he was playing in a championship in the neighboring city, where they won the championship with two goals from him," he told.

"Given the severity of the situation, his recovery has been surprising. Impressive," he concluded.

Cruzeiro made a statement

In a social media post in February, Cruzeiro expressed its wishes for Jackson's recovery.

"Cruzeiro wishes Jackson, a former club athlete and winner of the Brazil Cup in 2000, lots of strength and a quick recovery. We are rooting for you!" wrote the celestial club.

Carreira

Jackson was revealed by Maranhão, but passed through Mogi Mirim, Goiás, Comercial, before arriving at Sport in 1997. He participated in the campaign of Sport's bicampeonato (two-time championship) in the Pernambucan state league between 1997 and 1998.

During this period, he received the "Prêmio Bola de Prata" award, presented by the magazine Placar, as one of the best midfielders in Brazil. He was also called up three times to represent the Brazilian National Team.

The Palmeiras signed Jackson from Sport in 1999 for the sum of 3 million dollars. He won the Copa Libertadores that year.

In 2000, he arrived at Cruzeiro, where he became the champion of the Copa do Brasil. He also defended the Internacional, Gama, Paulista, Coritiba, Emirates Club from the United Arab Emirates, Iturano, Vitória, Santa Cruz, and ABC.

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