Venezuelan Footballers Eye Progress in Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana Amidst Injuries and Setbacks

Venezuelan footballers are gearing up for crucial matches in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. Yeferson Soteldo is with Fluminense as they travel to Argentina for their Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg, aiming to overturn a 0-0 draw from their home match. Meanwhile, Nahuel Ferraresi's Botafogo faces an uphill battle in the Copa Sudamericana after a heavy 6-1 defeat in the first leg. Despite the daunting deficit, Ferraresi remains optimistic about his team's chances of a comeback, citing the home crowd's support as a key factor. He also offered an apology to Botafogo's fans for the previous performance. Yordan Osorio's team, Deportes Tolima, will play their Copa Sudamericana match on August 25th, following a postponement due to an earthquake in Colombia. Unfortunately, Jefferson Savarino will be absent from Fluminense's squad due to a right calf injury, which requires medical examination.

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O meia Savarino sentiu dores na panturrilha direita durante o treino deste domingo e ficou no Rio de Janeiro para ser submetido a um exame de imagem, na segunda-feira.