Martínez sent off, will miss Corinthians’ clash with Botafogo | OneFootball

Corinthians has a setback for the match against Botafogo, valid for the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder José Martínez was sent off in the 3-0 defeat to Cruzeiro this Sunday and will have to serve an automatic suspension against Glorioso.

José Martínez entered the field at 21 minutes of the second half and was sent off at 39 minutes. The Venezuelan elbowed Matheus Pereira in the back as he was preparing to take a free kick. After a quick VAR review, referee Alex Gomes Stefano showed the red card.

This is José Martínez's second sending off in the last four games for Corinthians. Recently, the number 70 also received a red card in the defeat to Red Bull Bragantino, in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. He had just returned from suspension against São Paulo last Thursday.

Without José Martínez, Corinthians will host Botafogo next Sunday (30th), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena, for the 36th round of Serie A.

As a result, coach Dorival Júnior will have the following options for the midfield: Carrillo, André Luiz, Ryan, Charles, Rodrigo Garro, Raniele, and Breno Bidon. Maycon, with tendinopathy in his right knee, was absent against Cruzeiro and is initially a doubt.

Situation in the standings

With the result, Corinthians once again fluctuated in the Brasileirão and saw the dream of a spot in the Pre-Libertadores become more distant. The Alvinegro remained in tenth place, with 45 points – ten less than Fluminense, currently in seventh place.

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