Grêmio consider Gustavo Martins for Gre-Nal as likely XI takes shape | OneFootball

Grêmio have one selection doubt for Thursday's Gre-Nal at 20:00 at Beira-Rio, the Copa do Brasil quarter-final. Centre-back Gustavo Martins has returned to training, but his place in the starting XI is not confirmed.

According to Globo.com, executive Paulo Pelaipe said the board still trust head coach Luís Castro, although he noted there are limits and referenced the Gre-Nais and the Chapecoense tie between them. Castro goes into the clássico under pressure.

If Martins does not begin, Kannemann should partner Wallace in central defence. The rest of the side is not expected to change.

Nardoni and Dodi remain out as they recover from injuries to their right knees. Tetê started on the right flank in the defeat to Red Bull Bragantino, but Pavon could reclaim the role.

A probable XI is Weverton, then Diego Caito, Gustavo Martins or Kannemann, Wallace and Marlon in defence, with Noriega, Villasanti and Krovinovic in midfield, and Tetê or Pavon, Amuzu and Carlos Vinicius in attack.

Weverton, Kannemann, Marlon, Villasanti, Carlos Vinicius, Luís Castro and Paulo Pelaipe met members of the organised supporters at the Arena. Fans also attempted to protest on the delegation's arrival at Aeroporto Salgado Filho on Sunday, but the squad left through an alternative gate.

Source: Globo.com

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