Vitinho left out, no Botafogo players called up for the Seleção | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti made his fourth call-up for the Brazilian National Team this Monday. Without the presence of Vitinho, a starter for the Amarelinha in two of the last three games, Botafogo did not have any players called to represent Brazil.

For the right-back position, Ancelotti opted for Paulo Henrique from Vasco, and Wesley, formerly of Flamengo and currently with Roma.

Vitinho was called up in the last two FIFA Dates to replace Vanderson, who got injured and had to be cut on both occasions.

He played as a starter in the 1-0 loss to Bolivia in the Qualifiers and also started in the friendly against South Korea, where Brazil triumphed 5-0.

Turbulent phase

The lack of called-up players coincides with Botafogo's unstable moment. Since the last FIFA Date, the team led by Davide Ancelotti has played five matches, with one loss, one win, and three draws.

With the recent results, the Rio club sees its spot for the Copa Libertadores threatened. Botafogo is in sixth place with 48 points, only four points ahead of eighth-placed São Paulo, the first team outside the qualification zone for the continental tournament.

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