Royal or Varela: who starts for Flamengo v Botafogo in Brasileirão? | OneFootball

Varela and Royal Compete for a Spot in Flamengo’s Starting Lineup with Leonardo Jardim

Leonardo Jardim has Emerson Royal and Varela available for Flamengo’s match against Botafogo. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla wants to know: who would you choose as the starter against Alvinegro this Saturday (14)?

Royal or Varela: who do you prefer as the starter in the Flamengo vs Botafogo match for the Brasileirão?

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Is There a Rotation at Flamengo’s Right Back?

First of all, it’s worth noting that Varela and Royal have been constantly rotating in Flamengo’s recent matches this season. In Leonardo Jardim’s first game in charge of the Red and Black, against Fluminense, the Uruguayan started as the first-choice right back.

However, in Flamengo’s match against Cruzeiro for the Campeonato Brasileiro, Royal took over the starting spot. Varela, however, also took part in the match, coming onto the field in the 30th minute of the second half.

For the match against Botafogo, coach Leonardo Jardim will have one more training session before deciding the starting lineup. The training is scheduled for the morning of this Saturday (14), at CT Ninho do Urubu, just hours before the Rio derby.

What Time Is Flamengo’s Match Against Botafogo?

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo is scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (14), at Engenhão, for the sixth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will be there for the most red-and-black coverage on the internet.

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