Botafogo sought an early return for Ferraresi from Venezuela duty so the defender could face Corinthians on November 18 in round 35 of the Brazilian league. Venezuela face Russia in Krasnodar the previous day. His availability for the match in São Paulo remains unconfirmed. According to journalist Thiago Veras, the club made informal contact with the Venezuelan Football Federation to request the player’s release before the second friendly. The request is reportedly unlikely to be granted. There is no official confirmation of a refusal or of Ferraresi missing the match against Corinthians.

Schedule complicates return

Called up by coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, Ferraresi has two fixtures with Venezuela: against the Basque Country on November 14 in Bilbao, Spain, and against Russia on November 17 in Krasnodar. The journey back to Brazil after the second match leaves little time before the game at Neo Química Arena, scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. During the previous international window, Venezuela released Ferraresi before the last of their three friendlies, against Jordan, allowing him to return to Botafogo. This time, the national team have two games scheduled. Coach Tite is also awaiting the recovery of Danilo, who is treating a thigh injury and remains doubtful for the match. His situation differs from Ferraresi’s: he was withdrawn from the Brazil squad and is continuing treatment at the club.