Botafogo went to the transfer market and brought some reinforcements to the Club World Cup dispute. Trio Correa, Montoro and Arthur Cabral was hired to see the tournament, but does not start playing before Seattle Sounders on Sunday at the Glorious debut.
But why are they not acting? Is there any injury? Were they registered? THE Sporting News show.
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Why are you Correa, Montoro and Arthur Cabral not playing?
The absence of the trio in the starting lineup is for Decision of coach Renato Paiva. The Portuguese preferred to put players who have been in the cast in the field, such as Arthur, Mastriani and Savarino. Therefore, Correa, Montoro and Arthur Cabral are related, but in the reserve bank.
The inscription of the reinforcements was successful at FIFA and the athletes have no impediment to play, either for bureaucratic or physical reasons. The trio, in addition to defender Kaio Pantaleão and goalkeeper Loor are in the United States.
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How much did Botafogo spend in the window?
The most impact negotiations involved Arthur Cabral, bought by 15 million euros (R $ 95.1 million with bonuses) with Benfica, and the young Montoro, acquired for $ 9 million (R $ 49.9 million) with Vélez Sarsfield. The rest of the players came for free, but with payment of gloves and commissions.
Therefore, in this World Cup window, the glorious spent $ 144 million.
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Botafogo lineup against Seattle
The team led by Renato Paiva arrives by three consecutive wins. In the Brazilian Championship, it has 18 points and occupies the 8th place, with five triumphs, three draws and three losses.
The main uncertainty for the coach is in the attack. Matheus Martins continues in the final stages of injury recovery, while Cuiabano performs specific activities to improve fitness without participating in ball training.
Neither acts, as the offensive quartet will have Mastriani, Arthur, Savarino and Igor Jesus.
Probable Botafogo lineup: John; Vitinho, Jair, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles; Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Mastriani, Savarino; Artur, Igor Jesus. Trainer: Renato Paiva.
