Botafogo star out of Flamengo clash with serious injury | OneFootball

Álvaro Montoro joined Botafogo in June 2025

Flamengo begins preparations this Thursday (09) to face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, the rival of Mengão will have an important absence for the classic. This is Álvaro Montoro.

Called up by the Argentine National Team, Montoro was released by Botafogo to compete in the Under-20 World Cup. Thus, on Wednesday (08), during the match against Nigeria, the midfielder got injured and left the field at 37 minutes of the first half.

What was Montoro's injury?

According to the Argentine newspaper ‘Olé’, Montoro suffered a fracture in his right clavicle. As a result, the player will be re-evaluated by Botafogo and, if the severity of the injury is confirmed, the midfielder is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season.

What are Montoro's stats?

Since joining Botafogo in June 2025, Montoro has become one of the team's main highlights. So far, the midfielder has played in 18 matches for the Carioca team, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

And Flamengo?

Flamengo, on the other hand, hopes to have no absences for the match against Botafogo. At the moment, Erick Pulgar is recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Thus, the expectation is that the Chilean will return to the field after the FIFA Date.

When do Flamengo and Botafogo face each other?

The classic between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place after the FIFA Date, on October 15 (Wednesday). The match kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best internet coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Botafogo game.

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