Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz stretchered off in tears in worrying scenes after falling to floor off the ball

DAVID LUIZ was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injury.

The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro.

PremiereDavid Luiz was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injury[/caption]

PremiereLuiz suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro[/caption]

Luiz – taken off in a stretcher – was left in tears and it was later revealed he suffered a sprain to his right ankle.

The Brazilian had a scan but the possibility of a fracture was ruled out.

A club statement read: “Athlete David Luiz underwent tests after suffering a serious sprain in his right ankle.

“The procedure ruled out the possibility of a fracture and the defender will continue treatment in CT.”

Luiz will miss Flamengo’s next two games.

The centre-back left England in 2021 to return to his homeland.

Luiz initially joined Arsenal from rivals Chelsea, having won the Premier League and Champions League in West London.

At the Emirates, he lifted the FA Cup in 2020 but left a year later when his contract expired.

He stated to the Daily Mail at the time: “Both of us decided to split. I came for two years and the aim was to win something, which I did.

“Now, I think the club has a different project for the long term. They have different ideas.

“My idea is to win, win, win as soon as possible.”