Botafogo to Introduce New Additions to Starting Lineup for Classic Against Flamengo

O Botafogo There will be new additions to the starting lineup for the first classic of the season, against Flamengo, this Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. Presented this Tuesday, striker Luiz Henrique will be a starter in the attacking trio.

Luiz Henrique is presented at Botafogo and gets emotional

In addition to the number 99, the coach will also promote the debut of Uruguayan Mateo Ponte in the 2024 season. He returned this week after playing in the pre-Olympic tournament with the Uruguay national team and is the only official right-back available.

The one who loses his place in the starting team in this match is midfielder Eduardo. The number 33 will start on the bench and the midfield will be formed by a trio of midfielders.

Probable lineup: Gatito Fernandez, Mateo Ponte, Halter, Barboza, Hugo; Danilo, Marlon Freitas and Tchê Tchê; Luiz Henrique, Júnior Santos and Tiquinho Soares.

The coach has three important absences for the match and for the coming weeks: goalkeeper John, striker Jeffinho and left-back Marçal. The first two left the field injured in the draw with Nova Iguaçu and should only return in mid-March.

1 of 1 Luiz Henrique, from Botafogo — Photo: Vítor Silva/Botafogo Luiz Henrique, from Botafogo — Photo: Vítor Silva/Botafogo

Botafogo is the current runner-up in the Campeonato Carioca, with 11 points, behind only Fluminense. The champion and runner-up of the Guanabara Cup have the advantage of a draw in the State semi-finals.

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2024-02-07 02:20:36
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