In search of peace: São Paulo and Botafogo duel and want stability
It could be just another game in the Brazilian Championship, but there is a lot happening internally in São Paulo and Botafogo. There are many problems that the clubs are going through as the teams face each other this Saturday, in the 17th round of the competition, at 5 pm. The match will be at Morumbis.
Tricolor comes from a recent change of coach: in Dorival Júnior's debut, last Wednesday, the team only drew with Millionarios, in the Copa Sudamericana. Not to mention defender Dória, who asked to terminate his contract after receiving threats.
On the black and white side, first it was Danilo, removed while he defines his future - he should no longer defend the club in light of the offers received. More recently, Alexander Barboza said goodbye and was officially announced by Palmeiras last Friday.
How São Paulo arrives
In addition to Dória, who terminated his contract and left the club, Dorival has other absences: Marcos Antônio and Lucas Moura are in the medical department. Bobadilla and André Silva are suspended.
On the other hand, the boards agreed that striker Arthur and defender Ferraresi, who are on loan between the clubs, will be able to play in the match
How Botafogo arrives
In addition to the players already mentioned, outside the game, full-backs Mateo Ponte and Alex Telles, as well as midfielder Medina, are suspended. Bastos was diagnosed with an injury and did not travel. It is the defender's third game out of action.
Probable São Paulo
Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Sabino, Alan Franco and Wendel; Luan, Danielzinho and Cauly (Ferreirinha); Artur, Luciano and Calleri.
Probable Botafogo
Neto, Vitinho, Kadu, Ferraresi and Marçal; Edenilson, Huguinho and Montoro; Villalba, Arthur Cabral and Kadir.
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Source: CNN