Grêmio make coaching change before Palmeiras clash as Renato Portaluppi returns | OneFootball

Grêmio host Palmeiras on Sunday 20 at 11:00 Brasília time at the Arena do Grêmio in the 28th round, with Renato Portaluppi beginning a new spell after replacing Luís Castro, according to Nosso Palestra.

Castro departed following a 2-1 home defeat to Vasco, ending a tenure of 50 matches with 19 victories, 15 draws and 16 losses. Renato has signed through to the end of 2026, starting his fifth stint in charge.

Before Renato’s debut, Luiz Felipe Scolari took the delayed game at Botafogo, with the new coach on the bench but not issuing instructions. Grêmio lost 3-2 at Nilton Santos, Jovane Cabral and Gustavo Martins scored and a stoppage-time effort by Carlos Vinícius was ruled offside.

Renato then led preparations with little time on the grass. Early on, the core of the side is likely to be kept, with deeper tweaks phased in. His teams often give attackers greater freedom with wingers close to the centre-forward, and Carlos Vinícius is expected to remain the focal point with pace either side.

He must also lift a group feeling the strain near the relegation zone, with emotion and home support seen as immediate levers. Defensive gaps reappeared against Botafogo, so limited time will go on off-ball shape, with Kannemann, Villasanti and Erick Noriega candidates to add protection.

Jovane strengthened his claim in attack, while Pavón, Tetê and Krovinovic are options. Gustavo Martins contests a defensive spot and final calls will follow the last sessions.

For Palmeiras, assistant João Martins will lead as Abel Ferreira serves a STJD suspension. Murilo is banned, while Gustavo Gómez returns after missing the Libertadores tie in which Palmeiras progressed against LDU. The match is live on Premiere.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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