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Grêmio confirmed this Tuesday (22) two important new absences for the continuation of the Brazilian Championship.

Alex Santana and Marcos Rocha suffered muscle injuries and are expected to be out for at least four weeks, adding to the concerns of coach Mano Menezes.

Midfielder Alex Santana presented a grade II-C injury in the soleus muscle of his right leg. He had already been absent from the trip to Salvador, where the team faced Bahia, and underwent exams that confirmed the problem.

Meanwhile, right-back Marcos Rocha suffered a grade II-A injury in the long adductor of his left thigh.

The player was substituted in the first half of the match against Bahia after feeling pain.

This was not the first time the athlete had discomfort in the area — he had already been rested from matches against Santos and Bragantino, and left the field early against Vitória, at the Arena.

With Marcos Rocha out, João Lucas emerges as the natural substitute, although defender Gustavo Martins can also play improvised in the position.

The absence of Alex Santana, who had been a substitute, is not expected to change the starting lineup.

Another player being monitored is midfielder Arthur, who missed the game in Salvador due to physical wear.

He will be re-evaluated during the week, but there is optimism for his return against Juventude on Sunday at 4 PM at the Arena.

The injuries come at a decisive moment of the season, and Grêmio is trying to recover after the heavy defeat against Bahia.

The club expects both injured players to return later this season.

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