Martínez sent off, ruled out for Corinthians v Botafogo | OneFootball

Corinthians has suffered a setback for the match against Botafogo, valid for the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder José Martínez was sent off during the 3-0 defeat to Cruzeiro this Sunday and will have to serve an automatic suspension against Glorioso.

José Martínez entered the field at the 21st minute of the second half and was sent off at the 39th minute. The Venezuelan elbowed Matheus Pereira in the back as he was preparing to take a free kick. After a quick VAR review, referee Alex Gomes Stefano showed the red card.

This is José Martínez’s second sending off in the last four Corinthians games. Recently, the number 70 also received a red card in the defeat to Red Bull Bragantino, in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. In fact, he had just returned from suspension against São Paulo last Thursday.

Without José Martínez, Corinthians will host Botafogo next Sunday (30th), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the 36th round of Série A.

With this, coach Dorival Júnior will have the following options for the midfield: Carrillo, André Luiz, Ryan, Charles, Rodrigo Garro, Raniele, and Breno Bidon. Maycon, who missed the Cruzeiro match due to tendinopathy in his right knee, is initially listed as doubtful.

Situation in the standings

With this result, Corinthians once again faltered in the Brasileirão and saw their dream of a spot in the Pre-Libertadores become more distant. The Alvinegro remained in tenth place, with 45 points – ten behind Fluminense, currently in seventh place.

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