Depleted Grêmio sharpen finishing before Copa do Brasil v Sport | OneFootball

Grêmio continues its preparations to face Sport in the last round of the Brazilian Championship. This Thursday, coach Mano Menezes led another training session at CT Luiz Carvalho.

The Training

After a warm-up with speed exercises, assistants Sidnei Lobo and Thiago Kosloski took charge of the activity, accompanied by Mano Menezes and technical coordinator Felipão.

The training was divided into three parts. The first consisted of a passing accuracy exercise, in which the players had to hit cones from long distances. In the second stage, the athletes participated in a high-pressure drill in a reduced space, making quick passes with a two-touch limit.

Finally, with the presence of the goalkeepers, an extensive crossing and finishing drill was carried out. All players, regardless of position, participated in the exercise. Game situations were practiced with three men entering the box and shots from medium and long distances.

The group will train again on the mornings of Friday and Saturday, before traveling to Recife. Sport and Grêmio will face each other this Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Ilha do Retiro.

Short-handed Squad

In addition to the focus on finishing, another highlight of the training was the number of absences. In total, Mano Menezes is without seven players: Noriega (ankle), Balbuena (ankle), Braithwaite (left foot), Cristian Olivera (ankle), João Pedro (right shoulder), Rodrigo Ely (left knee), and Villasanti (left knee) are all still undergoing treatment in the medical department.

Midfielder Dodi joins the list of absentees and will also not play against Sport, as he received his third yellow card in the match against Fluminense.

On the other hand, forwards Carlos Vinícius and Amuzu will be available to Mano Menezes for the last game of the Brasileirão.

Grêmio's Situation

With no chance of qualifying for the Libertadores, Grêmio is looking to end the championship with a positive result. Currently, the Imortal occupies 11th place, with 46 points.

Grêmio's Next Match

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