Grêmio is staring down a brutal relegation fight, sitting 17th in the Brasileirão with only 29 points, and their coach, Renato Gaúcho, just wrapped up a “mini preseason” training spell he believes is absolutely essential. They’re back in action next Wednesday (7), hitting the road to face Remo, who are also down in the bottom four at 19th place with 23 points. This isn’t just another game; it’s a battle for survival.
This Isn’t Just Practice, It’s an Overhaul
Renato Gaúcho isn’t mincing words about the FIFA international break. He’s calling the time it provided an “essential” “mini preseason.” Why? Because it gave them a chance to train “a little bit of everything in every area.” We’re talking physical work, tactical work, technical work. This isn’t just drills, it’s a complete reset. Renato, as a new coach, needed this time. He told Grêmio TV that it was crucial for the group to get to know his work, and for him to get to know some players, some of their characteristics he still hadn’t seen, and even to get to know the academy boys better. After that draw with Palmeiras, the squad got three days off, then reported back on September 24th, ready to dive deep.
No Commitment? Hit the Back of the Line.
Renato firmly believes this dedicated training period has already had an effect. He’s confident they “will definitely improve” and that they “have improved in every aspect.” But here’s the kicker, the part every fan needs to hear: he’s demanding “total commitment on the pitch.” He laid it out plain, saying players get a lot from the club, and in return, he expects them to “give everything.” It doesn’t matter if you play 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 45, or the full 90. Every player is “paid for that.” Renato’s not messing around, stating, “Any player who doesn’t give everything will go to the back of the line.” That’s a direct message from the top, loud and clear.
This clash against Remo isn’t just another game; it’s a lifeline. Grêmio needs to bag that win and cross their fingers that 16th-placed Vasco (31 points) messes up if they want to escape the bottom four as early as Matchday 29. After that, it’s the massive Gre-Nal showdown at the Arena. The pressure is on, and Renato’s message couldn’t be clearer: it’s all or nothing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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