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Grêmio and Cruzeiro prepare for decisive Brasileirão clash
Grêmio and Cruzeiro are set to face each other this Sunday at the Arena in Porto Alegre for the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match carries significant implications for both clubs: Grêmio, currently in 18th place with 31 points, is fighting to escape the relegation zone, while Cruzeiro sits in 6th place with 48 points, aiming to secure a position in the Copa Libertadores.
Grêmio manager Renato Portaluppi faces several selection dilemmas. The team will be without defender Wallace due to suspension and is dealing with injuries to Nardoni and João Borne. Portaluppi may implement a tactical shift to a three-man defense, with Gustavo Martins expected to start alongside Kannemann. There is also uncertainty in the midfield regarding whether to start Krovinovic or the returning Dodi.
Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge will be without midfielder Felipe Morais, who is serving an automatic suspension. The squad is also monitoring the fitness of Lucas Romero. Cruzeiro is looking to stabilize its performance following a recent loss to Bragantino as it pushes for a top-five finish.
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Arena · Arena do Grêmio · Artur Jorge · Brasileirão · Cruzeiro · Gremio · João Borne · Nardoni · Renato Gaúcho · Renato Portaluppi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Nardoni suffered a grade 1 injury to his left posterior thigh, and João Borne suffered a grade 1 injury to his right thigh.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Krovinovic and Harlley scored the goals during the training match.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Defender Wallace is unavailable for the next match due to suspension.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nardoni and João Borne have sustained muscular injuries.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Both players will miss the upcoming match against Cruzeiro.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Grêmio won a training match against Sindicato dos Atletas with a score of 3-1.