Grêmio should return to testing against vice-lantern Aimoré

Interestingly, this sequence obtained was commanded by Mano Menezes, coach of the biggest rival in this edition of the State. Adding the 4-1 victory over São Luiz, for the Recopa Gaúcha, there are five Grêmio triumphs at the start of the season. Even so, Portaluppi knows that the team needs to evolve and some pieces still don’t fit.

With that, the trend is that new observations will be made against Índio Capilé, this Saturday. Incidentally, the team from São Leopoldo is coming to Porto Alegre with a new coach. Still without winning in the State, the management dismissed Edinho Rosa and hired Pingo, who will make his debut against Tricolor.

The exchanges must take place in the grêmio midfield. Consolidated, Pepê and Bitello should not leave the team anymore. Pepê started four of the five matches of the year. Villasanti seems to have lost ground. Undisputed holder last year, the Paraguayan started in just two opportunities. Carballo also gained a streak, after starting against São José and against Esportivo.

After the victory in Bento, Portaluppi stated that he has not yet defined the midfielder duo, especially the first man in the role. “When he provides the move for one, he leaves and the other stays. Pepê has this characteristic of going out a lot. Today (Wednesday) we played with Franco (Cristaldo), who is an offensive player, Bitello himself circulating in a experience I had. We are getting to know the characteristics better, especially of foreigners. They are dedicating themselves, trying to speak Portuguese, understanding what their teammates and the coach say. It is an adaptation”, analyzed the coach.