The official lineups for the Palmeiras vs. Botafogo match, the first Round of 16 encounter in this Club World Cup held in the United States, have been announced. The game, scheduled for 6:00 PM Italian time, will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Regarding the coaching decisions for this highly anticipated Brazilian derby, Palmeiras` coach Abel Ferreira has opted to bench former Lazio player Felipe Anderson. Instead, Chelsea`s promising young talent Estevao has been given a starting spot from the first whistle.
On the Botafogo side, coach Renato Paiva will field two familiar faces from Serie A: Telles, who previously played for Inter, and Allan, formerly of Napoli, will both start. Arthur Cabral, with a past at Fiorentina, will begin the match on the bench, but remains a key option for substitution during the game.
Palmeiras Official Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Weverton
- Defenders: Giay, G.Gomez, Fuchs, Piquerez
- Midfielders: Rios, E.Martinez
- Attacking Midfielders: Estevao, Allan, Mauricio
- Forward: V.Roque
Substitutes: Lomba, Rocha, Mayke, Micael, Vanderlan, F.Anderson, Evangelista, Moreno, Veiga, Torres, Lopez, Hanri, Paulinho, Thalys.
Coach: Abel Ferreira
Botafogo Official Lineup (4-3-3)
Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: John
- Defenders: Vitinho, Jair, Barboza, Telles
- Midfielders: Allan, D.Barbosa, Freitas
- Forwards: Artur, I.Jesus, Savarino
Substitutes: Linck, Raul, Cuiabano, D.Ricardo, Kaio, Marcal, Ponte, Montoro, Newton, S.Rodriguez, Arthur Cabral, J.Correa, Mastriani, N.Fernandes, R.Cruz.
Coach: Renato Paiva
