Grêmio could get Palmeiras help to keep Villasanti | OneFootball

Grêmio has found an alternative to lessen the impact of the FIFA international break ahead of the clash with Remo. Palmeiras is considering providing a plane for the Paraguayans’ return from the United States, which could allow Mathias Villasanti to travel with the group.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the alternative is tied to Palmeiras’ plans for Gustavo Gómez, Maurício, and Ramón Sosa. All three will be with the Paraguay national team for the friendly against the New York Red Bulls on Monday in the United States.

The match makes it harder for the players to return to their Brazilian clubs. With the charter flight arranged by Palmeiras, Mathias Villasanti could return to Brazil and head straight to Belém, where Grêmio will face Remo on Wednesday in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

Midfielder will still be evaluated

The possibility of traveling with the Palmeiras players does not mean Mathias Villasanti is guaranteed to feature in the match. The midfielder will need to undergo an evaluation by Grêmio’s medical department after arriving.

Renato Portaluppi’s coaching staff will also have to assess the Paraguayan’s physical condition and determine how many minutes he could play. The short gap between the national team match and the Brasileirão fixture calls for caution before any possible use.

The logistics, however, could make an important difference. Instead of returning separately to Brazil and then traveling on to Pará, Mathias Villasanti would have the chance to land directly in Belém.

Grêmio will have absences during the FIFA break

Renato Portaluppi, on the other hand, already knows he will have problems putting together the team against Leão Azul. Gustavo Martins and Erick Noriega are suspended after picking up their third yellow cards and will not be available for the match.

The situation increases the importance of Mathias Villasanti’s possible presence. The Paraguayan is one of the main options for the position and could be used even if he is not fit to play the full 90 minutes.

Full-backs are still doubts

In addition to the suspended players, the medical department is monitoring Diego Caito and Marlon, who are recovering from muscle injuries and are still doubts for the clash in Belém. Their availability will depend on their progress over the next few days.

Grêmio will therefore head into the round with several issues to resolve before confirming the lineup. Planning for the match depends mainly on the logistics involving the called-up players.

If Mathias Villasanti is able to make use of the flight organized by Palmeiras, Grêmio will have an alternative to reduce travel time and improve its chances of having the midfielder available against Remo.

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