Academy gem hopes to make Flamengo v Botafogo squad in Brasileirão

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·27 August 2026

Academy gem hopes to make Flamengo v Botafogo squad in Brasileirão

Which academy prospect could make the squad list for Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Flamengo continue their preparations to face Botafogo this Sunday (30) in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. With Bruno Henrique unavailable, head coach Leonardo Jardim could include a Rubro-Negro academy prospect in the squad: Josmar.

Josmar has been involved in Flamengo’s first training sessions ahead of the derby against Botafogo. As a result, the youngster could be called up for a professional match for the first time. It is worth noting that the player is competing for a spot with Wallace Yan, the third attacking option for the Rubro-Negro side.

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Who is Josmar, Flamengo’s academy prospect?

At just 17 years old, Josmar was the standout player for Avaí’s first team at the start of the 2026 season. Because of that, Flamengo liked the striker’s performances and signed him for R$ 3.5 million on a three-year contract.

Wearing the Rubro-Negro shirt, Josmar was a starter in the campaign that ended with the runners-up finish in the U-20 Copa Libertadores, in addition to recording 14 goals and one assist in 28 matches. In this way, the youngster is drawing the attention of head coach Leonardo Jardim.

Why is Bruno Henrique out of Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Bruno Henrique will have to serve an automatic suspension against Botafogo, as he received his third yellow card in the 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro on Saturday (22). It is worth remembering that the No. 27 had already been booked against Palmeiras and Fluminense.

What is the article author’s opinion on Josmar?

Josmar has been one of Flamengo’s main academy names since he arrived and, because of that, it is important that he starts being around the professional squad. In recent years, Rubro-Negro have made mistakes when transitioning young players into the first team, and it is important not to make the same mistakes with the striker. After all, the player seems to have great potential to help Mengão in the future,” said Davi Esteves, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Bruno Henrique available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Sunday (30), when they face Botafogo. The Rio derby kicks off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.