Sammir warns Krovinović: 'It will be harder for him in Brazil than in the HNL'

Croatian midfielder Filip Krovinović, 30, has made a move to Brazilian club Grêmio, a team currently battling to avoid relegation in the Brasileirão league. Brazilian media outlets have characterized the transfer as a "risky bet" for the club from Rio Grande do Sul, which sits in 15th place with only 22 points.

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Grêmio é sob o comando do técnico Luís Castro confirmou a chegada de mais um estrangeiro para o elenco, o meia croata Filip Krovinović. Com ele, serão 13 os jogadores gringos na equipe

Terra, a Brazilian web portal, confirmed Krovinović's arrival, noting that he becomes the 13th foreign player on Grêmio's roster under coach Luís Castro. The club is reportedly in "despair" over its lack of results this season.

Former Croatian international Jorge Sammir, who has experience playing in Brazil, shared his thoughts on Krovinović's transfer. While he doesn't know Krovinović personally, Sammir expressed happiness for the player's move to the Brazilian league, suggesting it could open doors for other Croatian players. Sammir, who now follows Brazilian football more closely, believes Krovinović will find the league significantly more challenging than Croatia's HNL.

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uma aposta de risco do clube gaúcho, que se encontra desesperado pela falta de resultados no Brasileirão, onde atualmente ocupa a 15ª colocação com 22 pontos, assombrado pela ameaça de rebaixamento.

"For Filip, it's good that he speaks Portuguese," Sammir noted. "He will live in a beautiful city like Porto Alegre, but football-wise, it will be tougher for him than in the HNL. The league is significantly stronger and played differently." Sammir elaborated that players brought in as reinforcements are expected to take responsibility, drive at opponents, and use individual skill to make a difference on the field.

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Para Filip é bom que ele fale português, vai morar em uma cidade linda como Porto Alegre, mas no futebol vai ser mais difícil para ele do que na HNL. A liga é significativamente mais forte e jogada de forma diferente

Grêmio, known for its distinctive blue, black, and white jerseys, is one of Brazil's most popular and successful clubs. Nicknamed "Tricolor," it boasts a rich history with two Copa Libertadores titles (1983, 1995) and a 1983 Intercontinental Cup victory. The club has a passionate fanbase, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, and plays its home games at the modern Arena do Grêmio, which holds 60,000 spectators. Despite its historical success, the club is currently in a precarious league position.

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espera-se que ele assuma responsabilidade, vá direto para o jogador, resolva as coisas com classe individual e faça a diferença no campo.