Coach Luís Castro admitted that Grêmio’s performance during the first half of the year did not live up to expectations.
In an interview with journalist Duda Garbi, he elaborated on the factors contributing to the underwhelming results of his tenure.
I had hoped for greater stability in the team’s performances. However, achieving that stability has proven challenging. I understand the reasons: limited training time, the arrival of new players, and the frequent involvement of many academy players have all contributed to this inconsistency.
Despite these challenges, Luís Castro acknowledged that some objectives were partly fulfilled.
He highlighted that the team secured a state championship title, is nearing a spot in the top 9 of the Brazilian Championship, and progressed to the knockout phase of the Copa Sudamericana.
“While we aimed for more, there are still positives to build on and areas to improve,” he stated.
Grêmio concluded the first half of the season with a loss to Corinthians in the Brasileirão.
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