Filipe Luís with 3 out, 2 doubts for Flamengo v Botafogo in Carioca | 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 doubts.

Who are Flamengo’s absences?

In summary, Filipe Luís’ coaching staff chose to rest De La Cruz for the match against Botafogo due to the synthetic pitch at Estádio Nilton Santos. In addition, 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 surgery on his left heel. So far, these are the three confirmed absences for the Red and Black.

Does Flamengo have any doubts?

Yes! First of all, Filipe Luís has two doubts for the Flamengo vs. Botafogo match. That’s because Alex Sandro may be rested due to clinical and physical conditions. In addition, Guillermo Varela may remain absent for Flamengo due to pain in his right ankle.

What are the details of Flamengo’s next match?

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 Estádio Nilton Santos, that is, on the synthetic turf of Engenhão.

It’s worth noting that the clash between the red-and-blacks will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, as well as on Premiere, via pay-per-view. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details from pre- to post-match of Flamengo vs. Botafogo.

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