Davide Ancelotti plans changes for Botafogo against Flamengo | OneFootball

With absences, coach Davide Ancelotti will have to make changes to the starting lineup of Botafogo to face Flamengo this Wednesday. The Italian is expected to use Monday's training session to decide the starting eleven for the Glorioso.

Absences

For this match, the coach will not be able to count on right-back Vitinho, who is serving the Brazilian National Team in international friendlies. He will only return to the country on Wednesday, a few hours before the match. Thus, Mateo Ponte will take his place.

Another absence, due to an accumulation of yellow cards, is Newton, who was cautioned in the 2-0 defeat to Internacional. If the system with two defensive midfielders is maintained, Allan will take the position, as Danilo remains in the medical department.

In defense, David Ricardo will partner with Alexander Barboza, as Kaio Pantaleão will not play again this year due to injury, along with the Angolan Bastos.

Possible Return

On the left side, Alex Telles, with pain in his left knee, might reappear, but his presence is not certain, leaving Cuiabano on standby.

Probable Lineup

A draft lineup for Wednesday might include: Léo Linck, Mateo Ponte, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, and Cuiabano; Allan, Marlon Freitas, and Jefferson Savarino; Santiago Rodríguez, Arthur Cabral, and Jeffinho.

With 43 points, Botafogo is fighting to remain in the qualifying zone for the next Copa Libertadores.

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