Grêmio wrap up preparations to face Botafogo, check out the likely line-up | OneFootball

The Grêmio wrapped up on Tuesday, at the CT Luiz Carvalho, the preparation to face Botafogo in a delayed match of the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel takes place this Wednesday, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Grêmio Arena, and marks the reunion of the Immortal Tricolor with its fans after the thrilling victory in the Gre-Nal last Sunday, when it overcame Internacional by 3 to 2 at Beira-Rio.

The afternoon of work began in the auditorium, with players and technical staff analyzing videos about the opponent. Then, already on the field, the physical trainer Flávio de Oliveira led physical exercises in a circuit, with running, stretching and muscle strengthening, as well as passing and rondo activities. In the final part, Mano Menezes took over the tactical training, adjusting the last details for the match.

Despite having guided the group, Mano will not be able to be on the sideline, as he serves a suspension along with his direct assistant, Sidnei Lobo. The command will be in charge of Thiago Kosloski, who temporarily left the Brazilian U-20 team to assist the club.

On the field, Grêmio will have changes. The midfielder Arthur, expelled in the classic, is a confirmed loss, as well as the forward Carlos Vinícius, who is recovering from an injury. The novelty is the return of Walter Kannemann, back after suspension.

Thus, a probable Grêmio lineup includes: Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Erick Noriega, Walter Kannemann and Marlon; Gustavo Cuéllar, Edenílson, Dodi and Willian; Cristian Pavón and Alysson.

Teams' situation in the table

The Grêmio's rival comes from a 1-0 victory over Atlético-MG, playing with one less throughout the second half, and keeps the focus on the fight for the G4. Botafogo has 39 points and is in fifth position. Grêmio, with 28 points, seeks to distance itself once and for all from the relegation zone, currently six points away.

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