Grêmio finish prep with absentees for Palmeiras; likely XI | OneFootball

Grêmio held their final training session this Wednesday at CT Presidente Luiz Carvalho ahead of their match against Brasileirão leaders Palmeiras. The game takes place this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Crefisa Barueri, and marks the resumption of the league for its ninth round after the break for the FIFA international window.

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Training session

Led by Luís Castro, the players went onto the pitch for the initial warm-up activities, while the goalkeepers worked separately with the goalkeeping coach. Then, the manager led a tactical drill, which ended with technical finishing work focused on shots from the edge of the box, as well as free-kick practice.

Absences

During preparations for the match, defensive midfielder Leo Pérez became unavailable for Luís Castro. He was diagnosed with a grade 1 injury to the adductor muscle in his right leg and will not be able to play against Palmeiras. The estimated recovery time is two to three weeks.

The other absences are left-backs Marlon and Caio Paulista. The former underwent surgery on his right ankle, while Caio Paulista cannot play due to a contractual clause, as he is on loan from Palmeiras.

Busy schedule

The clash against the São Paulo-based side will be the first of nine matches in April, including their opening games in the Conmebol Sudamericana and the Copa do Brasil.

This month, Grêmio will face Palmeiras (Brasileirão), Remo (Brasileirão), Montevideo City Torque (Sudamericana), Internacional (Brasileirão), Deportivo Riestra (Sudamericana), Cruzeiro (Brasileirão), Confiança (Copa do Brasil), Coritiba (Brasileirão), and Palestino (Sudamericana).

Grêmio's probable lineup

Weverton; Pavon, Gustavo Martins, Viery and Pedro Gabriel; Noriega (Dodi), Nardoni, Monsalve, Enamorado and Amuzu; Carlos Vinicius.

Grêmio's situation in the Brasileirão

Grêmio are eighth in the Brasileirão, with 11 points. Before the break for the FIFA international window, the team from Rio Grande do Sul were beaten 2-1 by Vasco.

Next match

Match: Palmeiras x Grêmio Competition: Brazilian Championship (9th round) Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, Barueri (SP)

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