Gabriel Grando's return timeline at Grêmio | OneFootball

Grêmio confirmed another medical absence for the remainder of the season.

The club announced that goalkeeper Gabriel Grando suffered a fracture in the fifth finger (pinky) of his right hand.

The injury was reported shortly before the match against Flamengo, played at the Arena and valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Recovery Timeline

According to the club’s medical department, the expectation is that the goalkeeper will be sidelined for around eight weeks until he is fully recovered and cleared to return to the pitch.

Squad Situation and New Options

This season, with the arrival of the experienced Weverton, Grando lost ground and had been serving as the immediate backup. He played only three times in 2026, all in the Campeonato Gaúcho. His last official match was on January 31, in a 1-1 draw against Juventude.

With Gabriel Grando unavailable, head coach Luís Castro will need to reorganize the bench. The coaching staff’s immediate options are now:

Despite the medical setback, the player remains highly regarded internally and is part of the club’s long-term plans. Recently, Grêmio renewed Grando’s contract, securing his deal until the end of 2029.

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