Short-handed, Botafogo announce squad for Copa do Brasil clash with Grêmio | OneFootball

On Tuesday, Botafogo released the list of players selected by coach Davide Ancelotti to face Grêmio, in a delayed match of the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Italian manager is dealing with a long list of absences.

Ancelotti will not be able to count on Savarino and Joaquin Correa, who suffered muscle pains, as well as Mastriani, with conjunctivitis, and Allan, released for personal reasons.

In addition to the quartet, left back Marçal, midfielders Santi Rodríguez and Álvaro Montoro, and striker Chris Ramos also miss out for the Glorioso. All are suspended. On the other hand, Arthur Cabral, Artur and Alex Telles have recovered from injuries and return to Ancelotti's squad.

Possible Botafogo Lineup

Thus, a probable lineup is: Léo Linck; Vitinho, Kaio Pantaleão, Barboza and Alex Telles; Marlon Freitas, Newton, Artur, Jeffinho and Matheus Martins; Arthur Cabral.

Standings Situation

Eliminated from all competitions, Botafogo focuses all attention on the Brazilian Championship. The team comes from a victory against Atlético-MG in the last round, by 1 to 0, and occupies the fifth position, with 39 points.

Botafogo's Upcoming Matches

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