Mano surprises in Internacional’s lineup before Libertadores

Mano Menezes and the International want to get out of the troubled phase they live in the season. The team has already completed six games without winning in 2023, and during that period the team had four defeats and only two draws. The colorado coach, including, for the decision he will have against the metro this Thursday, the 25th, he will change the lineup again to try for three points that will be fundamental for the team’s sequence in the liberators.

The main change for Mano Menezes in Internacional’s starting lineup will be John. The goalkeeper will take Keiller’s place and will have the chance to defend the Gaucho goal against Venezuelan rivals. In addition, the coach will play in a tactical scheme based on a 4-3-3, with two speed wingers and a fixed center forward in the area. In midfield, two midfielders and a midfielder will be responsible for making the connection between attack and defense.

Already in defense, Mano Menezes opted to keep Rômulo and remove Igor Gomes from the starting lineup. Nico Hernández will take a place in the first team and will play alongside Moledo. It is important to remember that the defensive system is what has been most criticized by the fans, even with the attack scoring only one goal in the last five games.

In this way, Internacional will enter the field against Metropolitanos with the following lineup: John; Rômulo, Moledo, Nico Hernández and Thauan Lara; Campanharo, Johnny and Alan Patrick; Pedro Henrique, Wanderson and Luiz Adriano. The victory is essential for Colorado, as the team is only in third place in group B with just five points.

In addition to needing the three points to enter the qualifying zone for the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Internacional is fighting to maintain its unbeaten record in this edition of the championship. With a win and two draws, the team still doesn’t know what it’s like to lose in this edition of the tournament.

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