Formation Flamengo: Against Botafogo Sampaoli must field a team with three defenders

The Argentinian coach can come on with Léo Pereira in place of Wesley, to return to the scheme of his debut against Ñublense

Jorge Sampaoli is preparing the substitutions at Flamengo for this Sunday’s classic against Botafogo. Almost all the starting athletes against Maringá should return to the field, but the scheme should be different. The Argentine wants to favor the entry of Léo Pereira in central defence, to return to the three defenders.

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OR THROW AWAY! discovered that Sampaoli will climb Flamengo with Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Léo Pereira, as well as retaining Ayrton Lucas. Wesley must be removed for the entry of the third defender, even with the confidence gained in recent games. With that, Rubro-Negro would return to his original lineup, from the debut against Ñublense.

With the change of tactical scheme, Sampaoli tries to populate the midfield, aware that Botafogo have a strong sector with Eduardo and Lucas Fernandes. Therefore, Cebolinha has to leave to let Arturo Vidal in, intending to protect and release Gerson to work more with Everton Ribeiro, Pedro and Gabi. Marinho also has the option of being cast in the industry.

It is worth noting that Bruno Henrique, having done load control and physical recovery work for the past two weeks, is back. Initially, Flamengo’s idea was to keep him away with the delegation in Avellaneda, but the attacker made himself available to the coaching staff and his request was accepted.

So, the probable Flamengo who will face Botafogo is: Santos, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Léo Pereira; Ayrton Lucas, Thiago Maia, Vidal (Everton Cebolinha), Gerson and Everton Ribeiro; Gabi and Peter.

Flamengo and Botafogo face off this Sunday at 4pm (Brasilia time) at the Maracanã. While Rubro-Negro tries to stay at the top of the standings, Alvinegro can take the lead in the Brazilian championship with a win.

Source: Terra

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