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What Will Happen with Davide Ancelotti in the Flamengo vs. Botafogo Match?

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (15th) to face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. In this classic match, Davide Ancelotti will achieve an unprecedented feat as the coach of the black-and-white team, as it will be the first time he faces the Rubro-Negro.

Davide Ancelotti joined Botafogo at the beginning of July and had not yet been on the sidelines in a match against Flamengo. Thus, in this Wednesday's (15th) classic, the coach completes the ‘marathon’ of classics against Rio de Janeiro teams.

Photo: Vitor Silva / Botafogo Davide Ancelotti in action in a Botafogo match

HAS DAVIDE ANCELOTTI FACED OTHER RIO TEAMS THIS SEASON?

Yes! In encounters in the Copa do Brasil and also in the Brasileirão, Ancelotti led Botafogo. In the national knockout stage, the General Severiano team faced Vasco, where they were defeated in penalties. In the points-based competition, the black-and-white team lost to Fluminense at Maracanã.

HOW IS BOTAFOGO PREPARING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Botafogo has some absences for the classic against Flamengo. Starting with midfielders Newton and Danilo, who are serving automatic suspension and recovering from injury, respectively.

Additionally, Montoro is also confirmed out due to a right shoulder fracture while playing for Argentina's under-20 team. Finally, Vitinho is uncertain, as there is doubt whether the winger will arrive in time after a match with the Brazilian National Team, which takes place in Japan's time zone, on Tuesday (14th).

IS FLAMENGO FULLY PREPARED TO FACE BOTAFOGO?

Flamengo also has absences for the match against Botafogo. Sent off in the duel with Botafogo, Danilo and Wallace Yan are out of the classic.

On the other hand, Léo Ortiz returns after serving an automatic suspension in the last round. The doubt remains whether Erick Pulgar will be included again after a long period away from the field due to right foot surgery.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Botafogo vs. Flamengo takes place at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (15th) at Engenhão. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the classic on YouTube.

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