Allan and Savarino back for Botafogo’s clash with Santos | OneFootball

The first full week of work under the command of Davide Ancelotti ends with excellent news for Botafogo. For the important match against Santos this weekend, the Italian coach will have the return of two key players for the team: the midfielder Allan and the attacking midfielder Jefferson Savarino.

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The duo, who missed the victory over Sport due to muscle pain, trained normally during the week and are ready to resume their positions in the starting lineup. As a result, the tendency is for Newton and Joaquín Correa, who started the match in Recife, to return to the bench, giving the starting team a look closer to what is considered ideal.

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The good news doesn't stop there. The forward Matheus Martins, who has been out for a longer period due to a tendon issue, has also shown good progress and is a possibility, at least to be listed and available as an option among the substitutes. The only confirmed absence in the medical department remains the defender Bastos, who continues his knee treatment.

With the return of the starters and the time to implement his ideas, Ancelotti is expected to field a more strong and cohesive team for the challenge at Nilton Santos.

The probable Botafogo lineup is: John; Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, Kaio, and Marçal; Allan, Marlon Freitas, Savarino, Santi Rodríguez, Artur (or Joaquín Correa), and Arthur Cabral.

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