Botafogo boosted by key returns for Santos clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Botafogo will have the return of some important players for the match against Santos, in the 30th round of the Brasileirão. The game takes place this Sunday, at Nilton Santos, at 4 pm (Brasília time).

Alexander Barboza and Marlon Freitas will be back after serving suspensions in the last round. Jordan Barrera also returned to training with the team. The player was a standout for the Colombian national team, which finished third in the Under-20 World Cup.

The injured Alex Telles, Danilo, Savarino, and Arthur Cabral are still in physical recovery. However, the players have already participated in activities with the squad this past week and are hopeful of being included again.

Botafogo's Absences

On the other hand, Botafogo will not have David Ricardo, a defender who received his third yellow card in the last round and is suspended. Nathan Fernandes, who may only return to play for Glorioso at the end of the year, depending on his injury recovery, is also out.

Meanwhile, Neto, Kaio Pantaleão, Bastos, and Álvaro Montoro are not expected to return this season.

Despite the absences, Botafogo, led by Davide Ancelotti, comes from a victory in the Brasileirão. In the last round, the team defeated Ceará away, 2-0.

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