Eliminated in the semifinals of the Gaucho Championship for the Youth and coming from two draws in a row at the start of the South American Cupo International tries to turn things around and wants to start off on the right foot in Brazilian championship. This Saturday, at 6:30 pm, you will receive the Bahia, at the Beira-Rio stadium, in Porto Alegre. The rival also did not become Bahian champion and saw his arch-rival Victory keep the title.
Last season, Internacional finished ninth in the Brasileirão with 55 points, while Bahia fought against relegation until the last round. But he saved himself by scoring 44 points, relegating Santos, who finished with 43. Rogério Ceni’s team is motivated by qualifying for the semifinals of the Copa do Nordeste, this mid-week, after beating Náutico 3-0.
Coach Eduardo Coudet will be without two important players in the Gaucho team: midfielder Alan Patrick and striker Enner Valencia. Both injured and handed over to the medical department.
Internacional x Bahia: where to watch, time and team lineup Photo: Arte/Estadão
On the other hand, Chilean midfielder Charles Aránguiz, recovered from an eye procedure, is ready to debut. Furthermore, the base must be the same as that used in Gauchão’s last games and now in the South American. Goalkeeper Fabrício, who has just arrived from Nova Iguaçu, the current runner-up in Rio, should start in Rochet’s reserve.
The poor results left Coudet under pressure. He has been charged by the press and fans, even because the board made a huge investment for the season. The club’s main bets for this season are Borré, Alario, Fernando and Thiago Maia.
On the other hand, after almost being relegated last season, Bahia counts on investment from Grupo City, which brought important players at the beginning of the year. Big names like Everton Ribeiro, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas and Victor Cuesta, who soon established themselves in the starting lineup. The most recent addition is midfielder Carlos de Pena, who was at Internacional.
For this first game, coach Rogério Ceni must send the best he has at hand onto the field. The only doubt is at left-back, as the only original player in that position, Ryan, is injured. As a result, the tendency is for Luciano Juba to play in the sector, while Rezende – who is the other improvised option – continues in midfield.
INTERNACIONAL x BAHIA: FIND OUT EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BRAZILIAN GAME:
- DATA: 13/04/2024.
- TIME: 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
- LOCATION: Beira Rio, in Porto Alegre.
WHERE TO WATCH INTERNACIONAL x BAHIA LIVE:
PROBABLE INTERNATIONAL SETUP:
- INTERNATIONAL – Rochet; Bustos, Vitão, Mercado and Renê; Fernando; Maurício, Aránguiz and Wanderson; Borré and Alario. Coach: Eduardo Coudet.
PROBABLE BAHIA LINEUP:
- BAHIA – Marcos Felipe; Arias, Kanu, Victor Cuesta and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro, Cauly and Rezende; Thaciano. Coach: Rogério Ceni.
LATEST RESULTS FROM INTERNACIONAL AND BAHIA:
- 04/10/2024 – Internacional 0x0 Real Tomayapo (South American Cup).
- 04/10/2024 – Bahia 3×0 Náutico (Copa do Nordeste).