Alex Muralha starts? Mirassol line-up for Botafogo in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Mirassol will have changes for Saturday’s home match against Botafogo at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship Série A. Rafael Guanaes will once again have João Victor and Denilson available, but lost Alesson, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

The biggest uncertainty is in goal. Walter remains in recovery after suffering a right thigh injury and has not played for just over two weeks. The coaching staff is monitoring the player’s progress daily before confirming whether he will be available.

If the first-choice keeper is not fit, Alex Muralha will stay in the lineup. The goalkeeper had delivered a good performance against Coritiba, but made mistakes on two plays in the 2-2 draw with Vitória. That display cast doubt on whether he will remain among the starters.

Midfield and attack will also have changes

In defense, João Victor returns after serving a suspension and should line up alongside Igor Formiga, Willian Machado and Reinaldo. Denilson also returns to the team and is expected to take one of the midfield spots next to Chico Kim.

The other spot remains open. Eduardo started against Vitória but had a quiet performance, while Shaylon came on in the second half and contributed more to the team’s buildup. In attack, Fernandinho is expected to replace Alesson on the left, with Bruno Santos as the central striker.

Gustavo Silva is another doubt

In addition to Walter’s situation, Mirassol is also monitoring Gustavo Silva. The forward left the draw with Vitória still in the first half after suffering a clash of heads. The incident caused a nose injury and a broken tooth.

Edson Carioca came on in place of his teammate and scored one of the goals in Mirassol’s comeback, after the team had been trailing 2-0. His performance could put him among the candidates to start the match against Botafogo.

What is Mirassol’s lineup for the match against Botafogo?

Coach Rafael Guanaes is expected to line up Mirassol with: Alex Muralha; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Willian Machado and Reinaldo; Denilson, Chico Kim and Eduardo; Edson Carioca, Bruno Santos and Fernandinho.

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