Grêmio set to field reserves in Sula opener, eyeing Gre-Nal | OneFootball

On the eve of its Copa Sudamericana debut, Grêmio is splitting its focus between the continental tournament and the Brazilian Championship.

The team faces Montevideo City Torque this Wednesday (8) at the iconic Centenario Stadium in Uruguay.

However, physical wear and tear and the proximity of the Gre-Nal derby, scheduled for next Saturday, will lead coach Luís Castro to rest his main players, according to ge.

With the decision to preserve the starters, players who have been receiving fewer minutes should get an opportunity.

The likely alternative lineup for the clash in Uruguay includes names such as: Gabriel Grando, Marcos Rocha, Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo, Caio Paulista, Dodi, Tiaguinho, Zortéa, Gabriel Mec, Roger, and Braithwaite.

🏥 Medical Department

This week’s training brought both relief and the continued absence of some players for the Tricolor coaching staff:

Returns: André Henrique and Balbuena (recovered from muscle discomfort), as well as Erick Noriega (rested after an ankle knock), returned to field training.

Still out: Leo Pérez and João Pedro (muscle injuries), Marlon (ankle fracture), and Villasanti (in the final stage of recovery from a knee ligament injury).

⚠️ Winless Streak

Grêmio heads into the week needing to respond to the fans. The team was booed off the Arena last Sunday after being held to a goalless draw against Remo, even while playing with one more player since midway through the second half.

The result marked Tricolor’s third consecutive match without a win in the Brasileirão (adding to the away defeats against Vasco and Palmeiras).

Since winning the Campeonato Gaúcho title, Luís Castro’s team has played six matches and managed to win only one, creating an atmosphere of distrust that the team will try to erase in this weekend’s derby.

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