Jeffinho set for run in Botafogo side after injury to first-choice player | OneFootball

With little playing time this season, forward Jeffinho might gain a spot in the starting lineup of Botafogo. This is because Álvaro Montoro was injured last Thursday, and coach Davide Ancelotti will have to find a replacement for the Argentine.

The midfielder suffered a fracture in his right clavicle during the match between Argentina and Nigeria in the Under-20 World Cup in Chile and is only expected to return to the field at the end of the year.

Without Montoro, Jeffinho is the most likely to form the attack with Arthur Cabral, with Savarino and Santiago Rodríguez as playmakers. However, the young player faces competition.

On the bench, Artur has been training even during breaks to regain his best form and the starting position he held in the first semester. Nathan Fernandes has recovered from a forearm fracture and should be available. Matheus Martins is also competing for the position.

Besides the direct competition, there is indirect competition. Coach Davide Ancelotti has already used a formation with two center-forwards, which opens the door for the Spaniard Chris Ramos. Additionally, left-back Cuiabano might be improvised in the attack.

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