Grêmio wrap up preparations for Bragantino clash | OneFootball

On the morning of this Friday, the Grêmio squad held their final training session at CT Joaquim Grava, the training center of Corinthians, focusing on the upcoming match against Red Bull Bragantino this Saturday. For this match, the team from Rio Grande do Sul is dealing with a significant portion of its roster sidelined by injuries.

How the training went

The players began the session with gym exercises focused on strength. Afterwards, they moved to the field for warm-up and physical training, which included running, stretching, sprints, and speed drills.

Next, the starting lineup worked on tactical drills emphasizing corner kicks and free kicks near the box, under the guidance of coach Mano Menezes. The rest of the group was led by assistant Sidnei Lobo in a technical activity.

To finish, the players practiced medium and long-distance shots.

Coach’s Welcome

Right after the end of the activities, the Grêmio staff and squad were welcomed by coach Dorival Júnior, who was sent off in Corinthians’ last match against Internacional.

On that occasion, the coach lost his temper with the referee after a controversial penalty was awarded to Colorado and ended up receiving a red card. The match ended 1-1 at Beira-Rio.

Absences

For the match against Bragantino, Grêmio has a long list of absences. Alysson received his third yellow card in the draw against Santos last Wednesday and will not be available to Mano Menezes.

In addition to him, Balbuena, Braithwaite, Carlos Vinícius, Cristian Olivera, João Pedro, Monsalve, Rodrigo Ely, Tiago Volpi, Villasanti, and Willian—all injured—will miss the match for the Tricolor. Marcos Rocha and Cuéllar are doubtful for the game.

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