Off to watch Flu: Key info for Grêmio v Fluminense in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Fighting for a direct spot in the group stage of the next Libertadores, Fluminense visits Grêmio this Tuesday (02) for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship. The clash between the tricolors is scheduled for 9:30 PM at Arena do Grêmio.

Fluminense's Current Situation

Enjoying a great phase in the competition with five matches unbeaten, Luis Zubeldía’s team comes into the match needing a win to stay strong in the fight for a direct spot in the next Libertadores group stage. Fluminense currently sits in sixth place with 58 points, one less than fifth-placed Botafogo. For this match, the tricolor will be without Thiago Silva, who is being rested due to load management, already thinking ahead to the Copa do Brasil semifinal. In addition to the captain, Canobbio is suspended and will also be absent.

Probable Fluminense lineup: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Ignácio, Freytes, and Renê; Nonato (Hércules), Martinelli, Lucho Acosta, Soteldo, Serna, and Everaldo.

Grêmio's Current Situation

Grêmio comes into the match needing a win to stay in the fight for eighth place, which could become a spot in the next Libertadores. For this match, Mano Menezes will have the reinforcements of Kannemann and Marlon, after the club obtained a suspensive effect to allow both players to participate. The only absentees will be Carlos Vinicius and Amuzu, who are suspended.

Probable Grêmio lineup: Tiago Volpi, Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann (Gustavo Martins), and Marlon; Dodi, Arthur, and Edenilson; Alysson (Pavon), André Henrique, and Willian.

Where to Watch

The match between Grêmio and Fluminense for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.

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