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Pedro should start in Flamengo vs Botafogo match

Flamengo is preparing to return to the pitch after ten days without matches due to the October FIFA break. It’s important to highlight that, recently, Flamengo’s offensive numbers have dropped in games where the Red and Black played without Pedro.

Although he has been part of the most frequently used attacking formation at Flamengo recently, it’s still not possible to say that Pedro has secured a starting spot under Filipe Luís. That’s because the number 9 often competes for his position with Bruno Henrique and Plata.

In fact, in the match against Corinthians in São Paulo, Filipe Luís didn’t even bring on Pedro. It’s worth noting that, in the last five matches, Flamengo has won only one and failed to score in three of them. During this stretch, Pedro was a substitute in three matches.

Furthermore, in the two matches he did start, Pedro was substituted in the 15th minute of the first half against Bahia after Danilo was sent off, and left in the 10th minute of the second half against Estudiantes (ARG), in the Libertadores.

And with Pedro?

In the six matches prior to those mentioned above, Pedro started in five. When he began on the bench, against Internacional in the Libertadores, he came on towards the end and scored a goal.

During this period, the number 9 scored seven goals and provided two assists. Moreover, during the analyzed period, Flamengo had five wins and one draw with Pedro on the field.

And now?

Now, Pedro is fighting for a starting spot in the team led by Filipe Luís. This Wednesday (15th), the number 9 is even expected to start the derby against Botafogo, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

With Pedro available, Flamengo faces Botafogo starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos.

Finally, the clash between Flamengo and Botafogo will be broadcast live on RecordTV (free-to-air), CazéTV (YouTube), and Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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