Fabio, Pepê and Cristaldo have confirmed injuries
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On Monday (20) after the defeat to Ypiranga, the board of Grêmio said that it would not provide information about the conditions of the injured athletes. However, less than 24 hours later, through the club’s official Twitter, the Department of Science, Health and Performance reported that right-back Fabio and midfielders Cristaldo and Pepê underwent imaging tests and were diagnosed with muscle injuries.
Even if the information is that the athletes will be reassessed daily, the tendency is that the three will not be able to face the Erechim team on Saturday, at 4:30 pm, at the Arena, for the second leg of the semifinal of the Campeonato Gaúcho. The Argentine midfielder is the one who can surprise and appear, at least, in part of the match, but with very few chances. Cristaldo’s injury is grade one muscle in his right thigh. Although he did not play in the first game, an early return could exacerbate the problem and jeopardize the start of the Brazilian Championship.
Of the three athletes, the one that worries the most is Pepê. He should even be left out of a possible final, if Tricolor advances. The forecast for removal of the number 8 from the lawns is three to four weeks. In this way, the possible list of six absences for the decisive duel is being confirmed.
In addition to the injuries, the defender Kannemann, suspended, after being expelled in Erechim, and the summoned Villasanti and Carballo, for the Paraguayan and Uruguayan teams, respectively, close the list of casualties. As of this Wednesday, coach Renato Portaluppi closes all training sessions to find the best formation to reverse the 2-1 loss suffered in the first leg. In case of a simple victory for Grêmio, the spot in the big decision will be known on penalties. To advance without scares, Tricolor needs to win with two goals ahead.
In the defense, Bruno Uvini must be Bruno Alves’ partner. On the side, João Pedro enters naturally. Already in midfield, with so many absences, Thiago Santos should be the solution alongside a backward Bitello. Vina is another one who can change positions and become a midfielder. All these options begin to be tested by the coach from this Wednesday.
The versatile Thaciano is another one who appears as a joker in the face of so many absences. The management did not officially comment on Bahia’s real interest in hiring him. But if that happens, a possible departure can only happen after the end of Gauchão. After a successful six-month passage through the Bahian tricolor in 2021, Thaciano is seen as a great reinforcement for the Brasileirão.
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