Grêmio arrived in Ijuí early this Friday night for the duel with São Luiz, this Saturday, for Gauchão. The team will be reserve, but will not have the presence of Lucas Silva and Diego Souza. On the other hand, Vina will be attraction.
The striker was out of the match and will remain in Porto Alegre for the weekend’s work. The Gremista midfielder was also absent from the list of related players and may leave the club in the near future. Although Grêmio did not publish the list, Rádio Gaúcha was present and published the athletes.
The likely team will be filled with debuts. Natã will make his first match in 2023 on defense. Right-back João Pedro should gain a chance on the right side. Midfielder Vina, hired last week, will also play for the first time. On the left side, Cuiabano will be the starter and also plays the first few minutes as a professional.
Six youths were related to the game. All participated in the last days of training at CT Luiz Carvalho and may appear during the duel. The main names are defensive midfielder Ronald, champion of the U-20 South American Championship with Brazil, and Kauan Kelvin.
The likely lineup has Adriel; João Pedro (Gustavinho), Gustavo Martins, Natã and Cuiabano; Thiago Santos, Villasanti, Thaciano, Vina and Gabriel Silva (Gustavinho); Everton Galdino.
Renato’s intention was to observe in this match Villasanti alongside Carballo in midfield. However, the coach went back on the decision to list the Uruguayan for the game.
The option to preserve the starting line-up is related to the consecutive matches and the long trip to Ijuí, almost 400km away from Porto Alegre. There were three consecutive games of the holders before the preservation against São José and now four more before the duel with São Luiz.
Grêmio is the leader of Gauchão, with 100% success rate and 21 points conquered. Tricolor is already qualified for the state semifinals.
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- Goalkeepers: Adrial and Felipe Scheibig
- Sides: João Pedro, Thomás Luciano, Diogo Barbosa and Cuiabano
- Defenders: Gustavo Martins, Natã and João Ramos
- steering wheels: Villasanti, Thiago Santos, Darlan and Ronald
- Socks: Thaciano, Vina, Gabriel Silva, Kauan Kelvin e Gustavinho
- Attackers: Everton Galdino, Zinho, Rubens and Pedro Clemente
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