With reservations, Grêmio goes to Ijuí to face São Luiz this Saturday

A reserve Grêmio will go to Ijuí to face São Luiz this Saturday, at 16:30, at Estádio 19 de Outubro. Shot at the top of the Campeonato Gaúcho, with 21 points conquered in seven games played, Tricolor will preserve holders and coach Renato Portaluppi will take advantage of the match to observe some of the squad. The history of clashes between the teams is quite unbalanced, there are 41 games, with 24 grêmio victories, 13 draws and only four triumphs for the club from the interior.

Portaluppi’s idea is to continue testing new reinforcements and give more opportunities to players who haven’t been gaining many minutes. This is the case of goalkeeper Adriel, a 22-year-old athlete who was highly praised after making good saves against Avenida, in the last round. The fans’ expectation is to see the debut of attacking midfielder Vina, who appeared this Wednesday and promised to wear the shirt and represent the fans on the field. The player received the number 11, previously used by Guilherme. Another who will also have another opportunity as a starter is Galdino, who has been scoring goals when called upon.

A likely lineup would have Adriel; Thaciano (João Pedro), Natã, Bruno Alves and Diogo Barbosa; Villasanti (Thiago Santos), Lucas Silva (Darlan) and Vina (Gustavinho); Gabriel Silva (Ferreira), Everton Galdino and Diego Souza.

Meanwhile, the medical department continues to work to recover some players. Defender Bruno Uvini and wing-back Fábio are out injured, while Geromel is recovering from arthroscopy on his left knee. Pepê midfielder and defender Kannemann forced the third yellow card in the victory over Avenida and are suspended.

Thinking about the duel with Campinense, for the Copa do Brasil, on March 1, the management awaits the result of the change of location for the premiere. The club from Paraíba is considering selling the field command and taking the match to Estádio Mané Garrincha, in Brasília. The exchange would be positive for Tricolor, which would have to make a shorter trip and avoid wear and tear before the classic Grenal, on the 5th, for Gauchão.