Pablo Maia returns as Tricolor finalise prep for Botafogo | OneFootball

With defensive midfielder Pablo Maia available again after recovering from surgery to repair fractures in his nose and face, Tricolor wrapped up preparations this Friday (22) to face Botafogo on Saturday afternoon (23), at 5 p.m., at MorumBIS, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The midfielder has worked on regaining fitness and trained normally with his teammates in recent days after undergoing surgery on April 10.

This final day of preparation for the clash with the Rio de Janeiro side began with the players watching a video presentation shown by the coaching staff.

Work on the pitch then started with a warm-up featuring technical drills and acceleration exercises led by the fitness staff.

After that, head coach Dorival Júnior also oversaw an 11-v-11 tactical session, giving instructions and simulating match situations.

There was also positional work with the players expected to start the match. Finally, the squad carried out an attacking and defensive set-piece drill.

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