With Tiquinho’s injury, Botafogo could face problems

The black and white fans finally celebrated Botafogo’s first victory in the Copa Libertadores da América with the 3-1 triumph against Universitário do Peru this Wednesday (24/04). The match that would be marked by star Luiz Henrique’s first goal wearing the Glorioso shirt and the beautiful mosaic of the fans, however, had a negative point that could raise concerns about Tiquinho Soares’ injury.

Right at the beginning of the first stage, a scene caught attention and caused distress to the more than 23 thousand present at ‘Niltão’. Seven minutes into the game, the team’s center forward, Tiquinho Soares, felt a muscle injury and asked Artur Jorge for a replacement. The player, who had been spared from starting a week earlier, against Atlético Goianiense, left to introduce midfielder Eduardo.

Tiquinho Soares’ injury comes at an important time for Botafogo, as the club that traded striker Janderson to Vitória, is also without Matheus Nascimento. The center forward’s natural replacement is also dealing with a muscle injury and is not available for the team that will have its first classic in the Brazilian championship this weekend.

– At this moment, what can be said about Tiquinho is that he is quite a casualty. If confirmed, and I say this because I await the clinical result. Said coach Artur Jorge, in a press conference after the Libertadores victory.

In search of leadership in the Brasileirão, Botafogo will take to the field this Sunday against Flamengo at Maracanã at 11 am and should not have a professional center forward to command the attack. The favorite to take the position is once again midfielder Eduardo, who scored two goals in the last victory