With fresh absences, Botafogo hold penultimate training with eyes on Grêmio | OneFootball

After a come-from-behind victory over Sport last Tuesday, the Botafogo squad returned to training this Thursday at Espaço Lonier for the second and penultimate day of preparation to face Grêmio. In the match, coach Davide Ancelotti may have up to two new absences.

New Absences

Against Sport, left-back Alex Telles received his third yellow card in the competition and will serve an automatic suspension against Grêmio.

In addition, Botafogo may be without forward Chris Ramos to face the team from Rio Grande do Sul. The Spaniard suffered a blow to his hip last Tuesday and had to be substituted in the first half of the match. Therefore, his presence in this Saturday’s game is not guaranteed.

Other Absences

Still in the medical department, Santi Rodríguez, Joaquín Correa, Matheus Martins, Pantaleão, Nathan Fernandes, Neto, and Bastos remain unavailable for Ancelotti.

Standings Situation

In fifth place with 55 points, Botafogo is trying to avoid a slip-up to stay in the direct qualification zone for the Libertadores group stage. With 54 and 53 points, respectively, Fluminense and Bahia are right behind Glorioso, fighting for a spot in the G5.

Next Match

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