Libertadores: Botafogo lose player after Carioca exit to Flamengo | OneFootball

Which player is out of Botafogo in the Libertadores match?

Botafogo is still facing negative consequences from their elimination in the Carioca. In the match against Flamengo, the alvinegro team lost Danilo in the first half due to muscle pain. As a result, the player couldn't recover in time and is out of the match against Nacional Potosí (BOL) on Wednesday (18), for the pre-Libertadores.

Danilo started the classic match among Botafogo's starters. In the final minutes of the first half, the midfielder felt pain and was immediately substituted. Right after the classic, coach Martín Anselmi believed the player would be fit to play on Wednesday (18). However, when the squad list was announced, the player's name was not included.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR DANILO'S ABSENCE IN BOTAFOGO'S LIBERTADORES MATCH?

In the official statement, Botafogo informed that Danilo is out due to medical issues. Thus, the player is a significant absence in the starting team for the match at the altitude of Potosí, Bolivia. Besides the midfielder, Allan and Arthur are also missing from the alvinegro team.

IS FLAMENGO ALSO IN THE LIBERTADORES OF AMERICA 2026?

Yes! As the current champion of the Libertadores, Flamengo has a confirmed spot in the group stage of the competition. The Rubro-Negro will even be a seeded team in the continental competition. Meanwhile, Botafogo is in the pre-Libertadores. Thus, before securing a definitive spot, the General Severiano team will have two stages.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Before debuting in the Libertadores, however, Flamengo will take the field this Thursday (19) to face Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa Sudamericana. The match kicks off at 21:30 (Brasília time) in Argentina. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match with live coverage by Simon Lédo on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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