Ancelotti hints at Botafogo line-up for Fluminense derby in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Botafogo has completed its preparations for the derby against Fluminense. The match, valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship, is scheduled for this Sunday at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

For the match, coach Davide Ancelotti continues to face problems. The main issue is in defense. This is because Kaio and Alexander Barboza are suspended.

As a result, the coach is expected to give Gabriel Bahia his debut. The player joined mid-season from Volta Redonda. David Ricardo will be his partner in the defensive sector.

The good news is in midfield. Savarino missed the match against Grêmio, but trained normally and should be available for the derby.

Thus, Botafogo is expected to take the field with the following lineup: Léo Linck, Vitinho, Gabriel Bahia, David Ricardo, and Cuiabano; Newton, Marlon Freitas, and Savarino; Santi Rodríguez, Artur, and Arthur Cabral.

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