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Vítor Pereira will sideline key players in Flamingowith a focus on Recopa Sudamericana

a Flamingo He is preparing to face Botafogo on Saturday (25th) with a 100% substitute squad. For the classics, the main players of the team were not even listed by Vitor Pereira. The Portuguese should climb, including, the starting lineup with three defenders out.

According to information initially published by journalist Venê Casagrande, the potential starting line-up for Flamingo It consists of the following players: Matheus Cunha, Rodrigo Cayo, Pablo and Clayton; Igor Jesus (Matheus Franca), Matheusinho, Polgar and Matheus Gonçalves; Chives, Marinho and Mateusau.

In addition, the journalist noted, the entry of Clayton, a fullback, on the left flank, was “almost obligatory”. This is due to the injury of Felipe Luis and the injury of Marcos Paolo, the original full-back, who returned to training a short while ago. And Ayrton Lucas, who was in absolute position in the match, had to be rested Flamingo in the South American Cup.

The second leg of Recoba, against Independiente del Valle (EQU), next Tuesday (28), was the reason for the rest of Vitor Pereira for all the key players of the team. This is because the game is crucial and Flamingo Need to win the match by two or more goals to keep the title. The duel will take place in the Maracanã, starting at 21:30 (Brasilia time).

Before that, however, the Flamingo Botafogo will face Botafogo in the ninth round of the Carioca Championship. The classic will take place at Mané Garrincha Stadium, in the Federal District, at 6 pm (Brasilia time). To qualify in advance for the semi-finals of the Guanabara Cup, a draw with Alvinegro is sufficient.