Grêmio CEO says Luís Castro will remain until the end of the year | OneFootball

Grêmio CEO Alex Leitão has reiterated that head coach Luís Castro will stay in charge until the end of the year.

According to Globo.com, Leitão was representing the club at Thursday’s CBF draw for semi-final home rights when asked about Castro’s future, and he underlined the board’s confidence after similar backing from other directors, including president Odorico Roman.

Castro gained breathing space by reaching the Copa do Brasil semi-finals at the expense of their biggest rivals, yet league struggles and a defeat to Vitória have revived criticism.

Next up is a relegation six-pointer at the Arena, with Grêmio 15th on 28 points facing 17th-placed Vasco on 25. A poor result at home could bring Vasco closer and even push Grêmio towards the Z-4. Leitão said the club will not prioritise one competition over another.

He described the Copa do Brasil as a giant competition, said the team know their situation in the Brasileiro and are working for a calmer finish to the year. He added that in a semi-final you are there to win, regardless of venue. Citing this year’s Gauchão and a quarter-final with decisive legs at home, he stressed it is a 180-minute tie and they must emerge on top.

Source: Globo.com

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