Pedro Geromel evolves in recovery and returns to running

Geromel still does not have an exact date to return to the Grêmio team. However, the medical department is optimistic. This Tuesday (7), the club released a bulletin updating the situation of the defender who underwent arthroscopy still in the tricolor pre-season. Without playing any matches this season, the number 3 returned to running on the lawn this week and according to the doctors, he has shown ‘satisfactory evolution’ in the recovery of the injury to the meniscus in his left knee.

The 37-year-old defender still works with a three-month return forecast. At the moment, Geromel is undergoing physical therapy. As the injury occurred in January, the tendency is for him to return to the lawns in early April. If the recovery continues to evolve at this rate, the defender can return for the return game, in a supposed decision for the Campeonato Gaúcho. In a more optimistic forecast and faster evolution, he could participate in the final two games.

The group’s return to work this Tuesday was full of young people at CT Luiz Carvalho, after the post-Grenal break. Coach Renato Portaluppi has already started preparing for the match against Ypiranga, in Erechim, for the last round of the Gauchão group stage, on Saturday, at 4:30 pm, at Colosso da Lagoa.

With the best campaign of the State guaranteed and thinking about the preservation of the starters for the match with Ferroviária, from Ceará, for the second phase of the Copa do Brasil, on Thursday, the 16th, the team will be completely reserve, with some youngsters from the team under-20 rounding out the squad. Some have already appeared in the main team, others will have their first chance.

Midfielder Ronald, who has played for the Brazilian sub-20 team, is one of the “experienced” players who are once again earning a new opportunity in the top team. Defender João Ramos has also appeared in the main team. The other athletes called up are right-back Thomás Luciano, left-back Zé Guilherme and attacking midfielder Kauan Kelvin.

A likely team to face Canarinho, in Erechim, on Saturday may have Brenno; João Pedro, Bruno Uvini (Natã), Gustavo Martins and Diogo Barbosa; Thiago Santos, Lucas Silva, Gustavinho, Everton Galdino and Ferreira (Gabriel Silva); Diego Souza.