Filipe Luís missing 3, doubts over 2 for Flamengo v Botafogo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Botafogo face off in Carioca knockout stage

Flamengo faces Botafogo this Sunday (15th) in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. For the match, coach Filipe Luís has three confirmed absences, in addition to two uncertainties.

What are Fla's absences?

In summary, Filipe Luís's technical team decided to rest De La Cruz for the game against Botafogo due to the synthetic pitch at Nilton Santos Stadium. Additionally, Jorginho continues his recovery plan for a muscle injury.

On the other hand, Saúl Ñíguez is following the recovery schedule set by Flamengo's Medical Department after undergoing a surgical procedure on his left heel. So far, these are the three confirmed absences for the beloved team.

Does Flamengo have any doubts?

Yes! First and foremost, Filipe Luís has two doubts for the Flamengo vs. Botafogo game. This is because Alex Sandro might be rested due to clinical and physical conditions. Additionally, Guillermo Varela might remain absent for Fla due to pain in his right ankle.

What are the details of Flamengo's next game?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Botafogo at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (15th) for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. The match takes place at Nilton Santos Stadium, meaning on the synthetic grass of Engenhão.

It is worth noting that the red-and-black duel will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on open TV, as well as by Premiere on pay-per-view. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details from pre-game to post-game of Flamengo vs. Botafogo.

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