Flamengo: Filipe Luís hints at XI for Botafogo, Paquetá & Pedro in | OneFootball

De La Cruz will be rested for the derby against Botafogo due to the synthetic grass

Flamengo faces Botafogo this Sunday (15th), in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. For the match, coach Filipe Luís has outlined the starting lineup for the red-and-black team with Lucas Paquetá and Pedro among the starting eleven.

What is Flamengo's likely lineup?

Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta; Paquetá, Carrascal and Pedro.

What are the Flamengo absences?

In summary, Filipe Luís's coaching staff chose to rest De La Cruz for the match against Botafogo due to the synthetic turf 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 Most Beloved.

Does Flamengo have any doubts?

Yes! Filipe Luís still has two doubts for the Flamengo vs Botafogo match. This is 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 the derby?

The ball will roll for Flamengo and Botafogo at 5:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (15th) for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. The match will take place at Estádio Nilton Santos, that is, on the synthetic turf of Engenhão.

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

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