Grêmio’s 2-2 draw with Fortaleza saw standout performances from Arthur and Carlos Vinícius, but defensive errors and midfield struggles plagued the team under interim coach Sidnei Lobo. The match, a crucial contest in the Brasileirão Série A, highlighted both promising attacking play and concerning vulnerabilities that lobo will need to address.
The team, coached by sidnei Lobo following Mano Menezes’ suspension, saw goals from Marlon and Carlos vinícius. Though,individual errors proved costly,with Tiago Volpi’s positioning contributing to Fortaleza’s second goal and Kannemann’s foul leading to thier first. These defensive lapses overshadowed positive contributions from players like Arthur, who demonstrated “absolute control of the ball,” despite lacking a strong partner, and Carlos Vinícius, who delivered both a goal and an assist.
Here’s a breakdown of player ratings from the match:
tiago Volpi: 3 – “He failed again, this time for Fortaleza’s second goal, as he was in advance and compromised what would have been the victory.”
John Lucas: 4 – ”Discreet, appeared little in front and tried to commit to marking.”
Noriega: 5 - “Safe operation without major problems.”
Kannemann: 4 – “The foul on the ball cost Fortaleza the first goal. He struggled to hold off the attackers.”
Marlon: 6 – “He has been one of the most uncomfortable with collective behavior. He scored, tried to get into the game and was rewarded with a goal.”
Cuellar: 5 – “He lacks physical planning and tries to impose himself through strength and morality. Got tired and left.”
arthur: 6 – “He has absolute control of the ball and that’s why he was beaten all night. It lacks a worthy partnership.”
Edenilson: 4 – “moves a lot but generally outside of perilous areas and helps little in the first fight.”
Alysson: 5 – “He tried to move while he was on his legs.”
have fun: 5 – “He has shown himself to be more useful and participatory, but still without finding solutions for moves created by him, wich are generally all similar.”
Carlos Vinícius: 7 – “He did what is expected of a center forward. A cunning goal, as well as the assist for Marlo’s goal.”
Cristaldo: 4 - “Shows no thirst to fight for title.”
André Henrique: 4 – “Didn’t go in and also on previous occasions. It wasn’t used much either.”
Dodi: 4 – “Came in to help with the marking.”
Aravena: 4 – “The last player to enter had one last chance to score and wasted it.”
Sindnei Lobo: 5 - “He did nothing different from what the person holding the role would do.”
