Due to injury, Tiquinho misses Botafogo against Flamengo; see options | botafogo

The negative side for Botafogo in the 3-1 victory over Universitario, last Wednesday, in a Conmebol Libertadores game, was the injury to Tiquinho Soares. The striker was substituted before 10 minutes into the game due to an injury.

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The number 9 suffered an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. The imaging exam, which is yet to be finalized, will provide details about the severity and intensity of the problem, but the attacker is missing for Alvinegro against Flamengo, at 11am this Sunday, in a match valid for the 4th round of the Brasileirão.

Against Universitario, the coach’s solution was to put Eduardo in Tiquinho’s place. An original midfielder, the number 33 acted as a kind of second striker, while Júnior Santos, who normally plays this role, was the main center forward. Outside of the signing period, the fact is that Alvinegro will have to find alternatives within the squad itself.

– We always train so, regardless of positions, we know the role of each player. I was already playing with Tiquinho, looking for the last line. In the second half (I became) more centralized, Eduardo was floating and I was trying to play behind the opponent. We are assimilating well what the coach is asking and managing to make the plays – said Júnior Santos after the match against the Peruvian team.

Since Artur Jorge’s arrival, Júnior Santos has always worked in a centralized role, marked by freedom to float. The tendency is for the number 11 to become the center forward, taking Tiquinho’s place.

Below, the ge shows options that can fill the gap left in the attack.

The Venezuelan has been playing as a winger, but makes movements and appears on the inside frequently in games. The number 10 contributed with a goal and an assist in the last two matches precisely in this diagonal movement.

Marked as a midfielder who steps into the box, the number 33 is the natural option for the position. It was the choice against Universitario and brings a new movement to the team, giving greater support to the midfielders.

The Paraguayan, until now, has played more on the sides of the field. Hired as an option for Eduardo, he still hasn’t had the chance to prove himself in the center of the field. The number 70 has five games for Alvinegro – all coming off the bench.

He played as a midfielder on the right side in the only game he played with Artur Jorge so far – in the 5-1 victory against Juventude, when he came on in the 2nd half and even provided an assist.

If you want to choose to look for a professional center forward, the under-20 team will have to be activated. Lucas Vargas, 19, and Kayke, 17, are registered, but have not yet been listed for any match on the professional team with Artur Jorge. The first is a taller striker, with aerial presence and physical strength. The second is more mobile, marked by movement and speed.

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