Renato Sinaliza Mudança de Esquema para Estudiantes x Grêmio

Gremio may have a new scheme to face Estudiantes in La Plata. Gremio faces a crucial match this Tuesday (23) against Estudiantes, in the third round of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores da América. The clash is scheduled for 7pm at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata, Argentina. Led by Renato Portaluppi, the Tricolor is looking for its first victory in the competition, after suffering two defeats in the first rounds. Currently, the team occupies the bottom of Group C and the pressure to achieve a good result is enormous, as they need to score points to continue the fight to qualify for the next phase.

Eye on the opponent: Who does Gremio need to worry about against Estudiantes? CBF releases dates and times for the third round of the Copa do Brasil. The Gremio coach can make significant adjustments to the starting lineup. With full-backs Reinaldo and Mayk out due to physical problems, Fabio is expected to be moved to the left-back position. In addition, youth prospects Wesley Costa and José Guilherme, have travelled with the team and are options. The midfield may also undergo reshuffles. Pepê, recovered from muscle pain, is a viable option to strengthen the team. The possible entry of three midfielders, with Villasanti, Pepê, and Dodi, suggests a tactical change that would place Franco Cristaldo in a creative role, supporting the forwards Soteldo and JP Galvão upfront.

It is worth mentioning that Diego Costa stayed in Porto Alegre recovering from left thigh pain. The team that will take the field. The expected lineup for the Tricolor Gaúcho to face Estudiantes is: Marchesín; João Pedro, Geromel, Kannemann and Fabio; Villasanti, Pepê, Dodi and Franco Cristaldo; Soteldo and JP Galvão.