Roger confirms Ramiro and asks fans to support the defenders

The coach Roger Machado set Gremio team to face the Victory on Thursday with Ramiro as a substitute Maicon captain. The coach justified the choice of shirt 17 in the dispute with Jaílson by the wheels of the cast hierarchy. Roger also called for support Bressan and Fred, who will form the defense with the injuries Geromel and Wallace Reis.


"It is established that the Ramiro starts in the middle. Although Jaílson has come in and played well, Ramiro also always responded well in this role. Then of course it takes up the role of Maicon next to the Walace. Some things in the collective must be respected, and one of them is the use of an athlete over another. Even if one has come in and done well, the first had already given enough shows that can fill the vacancy. Ramiro has played often side Walace and always at was very good, "explained Roger.

On the changes in the defense, Roger made a point of stressing his confidence in Bressan and Fred. The coach asked the crowd forget the bad performances of the double eliminations for Youth and Rosario Central and stressed the need for support for Gremio follow in the fight for the Brasileirão leadership.