Flamengo wrap up preparations for Botafogo derby, see likely line-up | OneFootball

Flamengo concluded their preparations for the classic against Botafogo on Tuesday afternoon at Ninho do Urubu, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be played this Wednesday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium.

Absences

Leader of the competition until the previous round, the Rubro-Negro lost the position after falling to Bahia in Salvador, 1-0, in a match that ended with two players sent off. Danilo and Wallace Yan received red cards and are suspended.

Besides them, coach Filipe Luís will not be able to count on De La Cruz and Allan, who will be rested from the game on the synthetic pitch, and Saul, who is recovering from an ankle sprain.

Pulgar expected to return

On the other hand, the Rubro-Negro coach will have important reinforcements. Midfielder Erick Pulgar has recovered from a right foot injury and is expected to be included in the squad for the game. Defenders Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are back after serving suspensions in the last round of the Brazilian Championship.

Probable Flamengo lineup

The probable Flamengo lineup includes: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Carrascal, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.

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