Gremio HubGremio may have to face upcoming matches without midfielder Arthur, who suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh during the match against Palestino, played on April 30, for the Copa Sudamericana.
Arthur's injury and recovery schedule
Midfielder Arthur suffered a grade 1 muscle injury in his right thigh and, therefore, is expected to delay his return to the field until the match against Santos, scheduled for May 23.
The expectation is that Arthur will return to training without restrictions still this week, but in a gradual and controlled manner. The technical committee is taking a cautious approach to the midfielder's return, prioritizing a complete recovery before releasing him to play again.
Gremio's preparation for upcoming matches
After the 1-0 defeat to Flamengo on Sunday, Gremio's squad resumed training on Monday morning, focusing on the decisive sequence of the season. Coach Luís Castro is expected to start defining the starting lineup for the matches against Confiança and Bahia from the activities scheduled for Tuesday.
| Date | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 | Santos | Brazilian Championship |
The absence of midfielder Arthur is considered important for the Gremio team, as the player has a fundamental role in the organization of the team's midfield. The presence of the player can offer more balance, intensity, and quality in the construction of plays at a decisive moment in the Gremio season.
