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While Botafogo faces some challenges with the absence of key players like Thiago Almada and Luis Henrique, they demonstrated resilience in their prior encounter against Fluminense, showing glimpses of the intense football style that characterized their success last year.
Flamengo's Tactical Adjustments
Pierre Luiz noted that recent matches have allowed him to integrate players returning from injuries into the squad. The strategy against Sampaio Correa involved starting with a completely different lineup compared to the previous week's fixture against Volta Redonda. This flexibility is essential for getting players like Arrascaeta and Cebolinha back into competitive form, aiming to shape a formidable starting eleven ahead of the Supercopa.