Flamengo hit by last-minute absence for Botafogo clash in the Carioca | OneFootball

What are Flamengo’s absences for the match against Botafogo?

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (15th) to face Botafogo in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. With just a few hours left before the classic, coach Filipe Luís has a new absence for the decisive match: Wallace Yan.

See Flamengo’s official statement:

Thus, Wallace Yan is out of the match between Flamengo and Botafogo. The youngster, who reported muscle pain, is under the care of Mengão’s Medical Department as he aims to recover for the rest of the season.

Does Flamengo have more absences?

Yes! Flamengo has four more absences for the match against Botafogo. Varela and Jorginho are following their recovery schedules after ankle and thigh pain, respectively. In addition, Saúl Ñíguez continues treatment after surgery on his left heel. Finally, De La Cruz was rested due to the synthetic pitch at Nilton Santos.

Does Filipe Luís have reinforcements for the match against Botafogo?

Mengão, on the other hand, has an important reinforcement for this Sunday’s (15th) match. After recovering from muscle pain in his right thigh, Luiz Araújo is included in the squad for the classic against Botafogo. Thus, the number 7 is available to Filipe Luís for the clash.

When do Flamengo and Botafogo face each other?

The classic between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place this Sunday (15th), in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. In the fight for a spot in the semifinals, the ball rolls at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Botafogo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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