Filipe Luís gets midfield boost for Flamengo v Botafogo, likely XI | OneFootball

Flamengo tries to stay in the fight with Palmeiras for the Brasileirão title

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (15) to face Botafogo, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. With the Rio derby in mind, coach Filipe Luís sketched the likely lineup of the Red-and-Black, which includes the return of Erick Pulgar.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

It’s worth noting that Flamengo has five absences to face Botafogo. Danilo and Wallace Yan are suspended after being sent off in the match against Bahia in the last round.

In addition, Saúl will also be out for Flamengo, as he is recovering from pain in his left ankle. Finally, De La Cruz and Allan will be rested due to the synthetic pitch.

Does Flamengo have any reinforcements?

On the other hand, Flamengo has an important boost for the game. That’s because Erick Pulgar is back at Filipe Luís’s disposal after more than three months recovering from a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The Chilean could even start due to Fla’s absences.

How are the teams doing in the Brasileirão?

At the moment, Flamengo sits in second place in the Brazilian Championship, with 55 points. In the competition, Filipe Luís’s team has 16 wins, seven draws and only three losses.

Botafogo, in turn, is in fifth place in the league and remains in the hunt for a spot in the competition’s top four. At the moment, the General Severiano team has 43 points, with 12 wins, seven draws and eight losses.

When do Flamengo and Botafogo face each other?

The derby between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place right after the FIFA Date, this Wednesday (15). Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet via YouTube, the website and social media. However, Cazé TV (YouTube), Record (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Botafogo match.

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