Coluna do Fla
·8 October 2025
Filipe Luís set for four boosts as Flamengo face Botafogo

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·8 October 2025
With the break for the FIFA Date, Flamengo gained precious time to prepare for the next game. Filipe Luís, in fact, can count on four important reinforcements against Botafogo. They are: Saúl, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Pulgar.
Saúl trained without pain after missing the red-black team against Bahia last Sunday (05). The midfielder felt his left ankle but stayed out of the match as a precaution. Now, he is fine.
Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro return after automatic suspension. Both are expected to strengthen the defense, which faced difficulties in the last round.
Pulgar can also strengthen the red-black midfield. Recovered from a fifth metatarsal injury, the Chilean will soon return to training with the group. The coaching staff is monitoring his physical progress.
The four names increase the range of options for the coach. Filipe Luís is seeking solutions to keep Flamengo in the fight for the leadership of the Brasileirão. The duel with Botafogo on October 15 promises to be ‘decisive’.
Some reserves and players who did not travel to Bahia trained at Ninho do Urubu this Wednesday (08). The starters of the match received an extra day off. The schedule aims to balance physical preparation before the classic at Engenhão.
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