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Hit by key absences, Grêmio call up trio for Athletico clash
With MAJOR absences, Grêmio will have three new names among the squad called up for the match against Athletico.
The match, part of the 14th round of the Brasileirão, is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Saturday (2) at Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba.
Nardoni (who was suspended in the Copa Sudamericana) and youngsters Luís Eduardo and Zortea are the new faces in the traveling squad.
On the other hand, coach Luis Castro has four absences — all considered starters.
Viery and Carlos Vinícius are suspended, while Arthur and Amuzu are out for medical reasons.
In the Brasileirão, Grêmio sit 12th with 16 points, while Furacão are fifth with 22.
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