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Erick Noriega Retains Starting Role as Grêmio Defeat Juventude, Draws Mixed Reviews

The coach’s show of faith signals Grêmio’s intent to persist with the 24-year-old.

Overview

  • Mano Menezes kept Noriega in the XI alongside Walter Kannemann despite the prior 4-0 loss to Bahia, according to Brazilian reports.
  • Noriega started in the 3-1 win over Juventude on matchday 30, a game decided by a Carlos Vinícius hat-trick.
  • Globo Esporte rated Noriega 5.5, noting strong aerial work and an incomplete deflection in the sequence that led to Juventude’s goal.
  • Supporter voting and Sofascore each put his performance at 7.1, reflecting a more favorable statistical assessment than the media grade.
  • Coverage reiterated a Transfermarkt valuation near €2 million and a contract reportedly running through 2028, while published appearance and minute totals conflict across outlets.