Botafogo lose key player for clash with Flamengo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

What happened to Kaio Pantaleão, Botafogo's defender?

The next commitment of Flamengo in the Brasileirão will be Botafogo, on October 15th, at Engenhão. For the classic, the team from General Severiano will not be able to count on a starting player. This is about Kaio Pantaleão.

Kaio Pantaleão will be absent from Botafogo, as he will need to undergo surgery due to a rupture of the left ligament. Therefore, in addition to missing the match against Flamengo, the defender will be out of the black and white team until the first half of 2026.

HOW DID KAIO PANTALEÃO, FROM BOTAFOGO, GET INJURED?

The injury of defender Kaio Pantaleão occurred in Botafogo's victory over Bahia, by 2 to 1, at Engenhão. On the occasion, the athlete tried to kick inside the area, but ended up 'colliding' with goalkeeper Ronaldo. In the contact, the black and white defender ended up getting the worst.

HOW IS BOTAFOGO PREPARING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Botafogo is looking for a comeback in the Brasileirão against Flamengo. This is because, before the classic, the team led by David Ancelotti lost to Internacional, by 2 to 0, at Beira Rio. At the moment, the team from General Severiano is in fourth place, with 43 points.

AND FLAMENGO?

The moment of Flamengo is not much different, as it is going through a period of fluctuation in the season. After a draw with Cruzeiro and a defeat to Bahia, the Rubro-Negro ended up losing the isolated leadership of the Brasileirão.

At the moment, the Rubro-Negro has the same 55 points as Palmeiras. However, the team from São Paulo is at the top, as it has more victories (17x16) than Flamengo so far in the Brasileirão competition.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) on October 15th, at Engenhão. Thus, the Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match, on YouTube.

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