Flamengo complete Botafogo preparations for Brasileirão, probable XI named | OneFootball

Flamengo face Botafogo on Sunday in matchweek 25 of the Brasileirão.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad will hold their final training at 16:00 Brasília time on Saturday at Ninho do Urubu, where head coach Leonardo Jardim will settle on his XI.

Probable XI is Rossi, a back four of Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas, midfield trio Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta, with Carrascal or Luiz Araújo joining Pedro and Samuel Lino in attack.

There are three confirmed absences. Bruno Henrique is suspended, while Gonzalo Plata and Wallace Yan are close to moves to Dinamo Moscow (RUS) and Red Bull Bragantino respectively, and have been released to continue talks.

Jardim also has three doubts. Alex Sandro, De La Cruz and Vitão have progressed in their recoveries and returned to on-pitch work, so they could make the matchday squad.

The defending champions sit second on 45 points. Their 2-1 defeat at Cruzeiro on Saturday 22 allowed Palmeiras to open a six-point lead.

Botafogo are 11th with 30 points, recording eight wins, six draws and nine defeats from 23 games. Kick-off is 16:00 Brasília time on Sunday 30 at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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