Paquetá starts, Arrascaeta among subs as Flamengo name XI for Botafogo | OneFootball

Flamengo have named their side to face Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals at Estádio Nilton Santos on Sunday (15), as they chase a third straight state title. According to Coluna Do Fla, Filipe Luís has confirmed the line-up. Kick-off is at 17:30 Brasília time.

Starters: Andrew, E. Royal, Danilo, Vitão, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, Carrascal, Plata, Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique.

Bench: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Daniel Sales, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta, Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Douglas Telles, Pedro.

Flamengo list five absences. Guillermo Varela is in physical transition after right ankle pain, and Jorginho continues his recovery from a thigh muscle issue.

Saúl Ñíguez remains in treatment after surgery on his left heel, while De La Cruz is rested due to the Engenhão’s synthetic surface. Wallace Yan has muscular pain and is not in the squad.

If Flamengo win, they advance to a two-legged semi-final against Madureira, after Madureira beat Boavista 2-1 on Friday (13).

Source: Coluna Do Fla