Grêmio seek relief and progress in decisive Mirassol Copa do Brasil tie | OneFootball

Grêmio’s decisive Copa do Brasil meeting with Mirassol is about more than a quarter-final place. Ending a seven-match winless run and avoiding a second home exit in a week could ease the strain on coach Luís Castro when they play at the Arena at 19:30.

According to Globo.com, the Portuguese coach was booed and abused by home fans last Thursday, with chants for Renato Portaluppi to return. Despite public backing from the board, his dismissal has not been ruled out if Mirassol eliminate Grêmio, after an early Sudamericana exit to Bolívar, with the team in the Brasileirão relegation zone.

Since the World Cup pause, Grêmio have played five times without a win, losing three and drawing two. Including the spell before the tournament, the run extends to seven matches.

Finances are also in play. Without a main shirt sponsor since last year, the Copa do Brasil offers vital income, with progression worth R$ 4 million on top of the R$ 5 million already secured.

Castro will be without forward Tetê, diagnosed with a hip muscle oedema. Jovane Cabral and Enamorado, both used off the bench in the first leg, are options. New signing Krovinovic, presented on Tuesday, is unavailable due to paperwork.

The first leg finished 1-1 at the Maião. A home win of any margin would take Grêmio into the quarter-finals.

Source: Globo.com

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