Botafogo continue preparations for Flamengo derby in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

This Monday, Botafogo continued their preparations for the derby against Flamengo, valid for the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match is scheduled for this Wednesday, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos.

Absences

For the match, coach Davide Ancelotti will not be able to count on right-back Vitinho, who is serving the Brazilian National Team in international friendlies. He will only return to the country on Wednesday, just a few hours before the game. Therefore, Mateo Ponte is expected to take his place.

Another confirmed absence is Newton, who received his third yellow card against Internacional in the last round. If the coach keeps the formation with two defensive midfielders, Allan will take the spot, since Danilo remains in the medical department.

In addition, Álvaro Montoro was injured in the match between Argentina and Nigeria in the U-20 World Cup last Thursday. The midfielder suffered a fracture in his right clavicle and is expected to return to the field only at the end of the year. As a result, Jeffinho may get a chance in the starting lineup.

Finally, Bastos, Neto, Nathan Fernandes, Kaio Pantaleão, and Jordan Barrera are also unavailable for the Glorioso’s coach.

Situation in the Brasileiro

In the Brasileirão, Botafogo is in fifth place, with 43 points earned. In the last round, they were defeated by Internacional 2-0, away from home.

Upcoming Botafogo matches

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