Botafogo receives Coritiba in a direct confrontation and aims to calm the table

a Botafogo receive the Curitiba This Saturday, at 7:00 pm (Brasilia time), at Nelton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, for the 27th round of the tournament. Brazilian Championship. Glorioso, who came from a goalless draw with America-MG, has 31 points and wants to win to have peace of mind at the table. In the event of a win, he can open an advantage and plunge Coxa into the relegation zone, because Paraná has 28 points.

On the Curitiba side, Joto Ferreira knows the team needs to improve away from home, where they have yet to win. In addition, it has been 20 years since the last victory over Glorioso in Rio de Janeiro. But he prepares his team for it.

We are taking a brave but conscientious stance. We can see that in the last game, our best. The team, which is in swing, will always have difficulty. “We are working on that mental aspect so that we have more and more strength,” the coach said.

The attack is a major concern in Curitiba. Léo Gamalho was rejected due to pain in his right thigh. Additionally, Adrien Martinez has been suspended. Hernan Pérez and Warley are vying for a spot in the sector to see who will play alongside Fabricio Daniel and Alf Manga.

Botafogo must not make any changes in connection with the previous game. Luis Castro, head coach of Rio de Janeiro, believes in the development of the team.

“We are making progress and increasingly combining good results with good performance. That was not happening. Our expectation is growth,” declared the Portuguese.

Botafogo RGX Curitiba PR

place: Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro
Date: Saturday 17 September 2022
time: 19:00 (from Brasilia)
Rule: Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG)
Auxiliaries: Celso Luiz da Silva (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG)
Video Assistant Referee: Diane Caroline Muniz dos Santos (FIFA-SP)

Botafogo: Gattito Fernandez, Renzo Saravia, Victor Cuesta, Adrillson and Marsal; Chi Chi, Lucas Fernandez and Eduardo; Victor Sa, Cominho Soares and Givenio
Coach: Luis Castro

Curitiba: Gabriel Vasconcelos, Nathanael, Chancellor, Luciano Castan and Rafael Santos; Bruno Gomez, Jesus Trindade and Robinho; Hernán Pérez (Warley), Fabricio Daniel and Alf manga
Coach: Guto Ferreira