Flamengo have three absentees and two doubts for Botafogo tie | OneFootball

Flamengo will face Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals on Sunday, with Filipe Luís missing three players and weighing two fitness doubts.

According to Coluna Do Fla, De La Cruz will be rested because of the synthetic pitch at Estádio Nilton Santos, while Jorginho remains on a recovery plan from a muscle injury. Saúl Ñíguez continues his rehabilitation after surgery on his left heel, completing the list of confirmed absentees.

Alex Sandro could be rested due to his clinical and physical condition. Guillermo Varela is also a doubt as he manages pain in his right ankle.

Kick-off is at 17:30 Brasília time on Sunday 15 at Estádio Nilton Santos.

The match will be shown live on Rede Globo on free-to-air television, with Premiere carrying pay-per-view coverage.

Source: Coluna Do Fla