Renato backed by Grêmio fans in poll to save club from relegation | OneFootball

A majority of Grêmio supporters believe club idol Renato Portaluppi will keep the team up, following a fan poll on his return.

According to Globo.com, the survey ran from Monday to Wednesday afternoon and asked whether Renato is the right choice to save Grêmio from relegation. It returned 60.97% in favour and 39.03% against, with 3,099 yes votes and 1,984 no, from 5,083 responses.

Renato was officially announced on Monday for a fifth spell. He has a contract until December, with the priority to steer Grêmio away from the drop. The team sit 16th, right on the edge of the relegation zone.

He will be on the bench on Wednesday against Botafogo. On the match sheet, Luiz Felipe Scolari, now the coordinator, will be listed as head coach, and the pair will work together on the touchline.

Renato’s first game regarded as his official start is on Sunday at the Arena against Palmeiras. Grêmio also have a Copa do Brasil semi-final against Atlético-MG in early November.

Source: Globo.com

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