Will Tite revive Domingos Andrade at Botafogo? Here's why | OneFootball

The arrival of Tite could open up a new opportunity for Domingos Andrade at Botafogo. Signed two months ago, the Angolan defensive midfielder has had little involvement so far and is now looking for space under the new Alvinegro coach.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Domingos Andrade will be closely monitored by Tite during the training period. The coaching staff intends to assess the midfielder before deciding what role he will have for the rest of the season.

Domingos Andrade was at Porto B in Portugal and signed a permanent deal with the Lone Star club until December 2029. Despite the long-term contract, his involvement so far has been limited to just one match.

The Alvinegro midfielder came on in the second half of the 1-0 defeat to Vitória on August 16 at Barradão Stadium, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. He was on the pitch for only 18 minutes.

The match also marked Franclim Carvalho’s last game in charge of Botafogo. After that fixture, the Portuguese coach left his position, and the midfielder did not receive any more minutes with the first team.

FIFA international break opens an important period

Tite was officially appointed on September 16 and will have the FIFA international break to work with more time at Botafogo. The coach will be able to get to know the squad better, test alternatives, and begin implementing his ideas for the rest of the season.

The period could be important for Domingos Andrade. Without regular opportunities since his arrival, the Alvinegro midfielder will have to make the most of training to show he can be an option in midfield under Tite.

The situation does not mean, however, that the Angolan will be guaranteed a place. The internal competition will still depend on performances in training and on Tite’s choices for the final ten rounds of the Brazilian Championship.

Botafogo enter the final stretch under pressure

The need to find solutions is also linked to Botafogo’s position in the table. The team lost 2-0 to Mirassol on Saturday at the José Maria de Campos Maia Municipal Stadium and remained in 12th place with 35 points.

Even with the defeat, Alvinegro still have a six-point advantage over Grêmio, the first team inside the relegation zone, who have 29. The gap offers some room to recover, but the schedule increasingly reduces the possibility of dropping points.

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