Grêmio will make changes for the match against Flamengo, on Sunday (22), at 18:30, at the Arena, for the Brazilian Championship. With two absences, the Tricolor will again change its defense and could have a 13th different defensive pairing in 2024.
There are two paths to follow. One is to bring Gustavo Martins and Kannemann back into the team naturally. Both are back from suspension and could play together again from the start, as happened against Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro and Atlético-GO, in addition to forming a trio with Jemerson against Fluminense in Conmebol Libertadores.
In their last two games, Grêmio have conceded five goals in a draw with Bragantino and a loss to Atlético-MG. The Tricolor have conceded 30 goals in 24 games in the Brasileirão and have the 10th worst defense in the competition. However, among their direct rivals in the standings, they have only conceded more goals than Athletico, ranked 13th with 29 goals conceded, and Fluminense, ranked 16th, with 28 goals conceded.
In 2024, there are 12 different duos and three defensive trios. The most used so far are Rodrigo Ely and Kannemann who have played together in 12 games. The Argentine defender has also never started for Natã, which would be another option to form an unprecedented duo.
