Diniz’s trial by fire: five games to test Vasco board’s faith | OneFootball

This Wednesday’s (27th) match between Vasco and Botafogo marks the beginning of a sequence of five games that will serve as a true trial by fire for Fernando Diniz’s work. Under pressure due to poor results, the coach still enjoys strong support from the board, according to information from the portal ge. However, the marathon of derbies and direct clashes will test the limits of this confidence and determine Vasco’s future this season.

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Poor performance increases external pressure

The numbers for Fernando Diniz at the helm of Vasco are not good and explain the pressure from the fans. In 19 matches, the coach has only four wins, with six draws and eight losses. The success rate is just 36% of the points contested. As a result, the team was eliminated from the Sudamericana and is on the verge of the relegation zone in the Brasileirão.

Despite this, the team has shown flashes of brilliance, such as the 6-0 thrashing of Santos. However, inconsistency has been the team’s hallmark.

What keeps Diniz in the job is the internal evaluation by the board. The football leadership, headed by Pedrinho, believes that the on-field performance has been better than the results. Their analysis is that the team has created more chances and had more possession than their opponents in most games. This style of play aligns with the management’s vision for the club. Therefore, a possible change of coach is not on the agenda at the moment.

Diniz will face a trial by fire with his players – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

Sequence of derbies and ‘finals’ will be the ultimate test

This support, however, will be tested to the limit in the coming weeks. Vasco’s schedule includes two decisive matches against Botafogo in the Copa do Brasil. In addition, the team will have direct clashes against Sport and Ceará, and a derby against Flamengo in the Brasileirão. If good performances do not translate into results during this run, the pressure on the coach’s work could become unsustainable.

💢 Vasco vs Botafogo 🐶🗓️ Date: August 27 (Wednesday)⏰ Time: 9:30 PM📍 Venue: São Januário🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil – Quarterfinals

🔴⚫️ Sport vs Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: August 31 (Sunday)⏰ Time: 8:30 PM📍 Venue: Ilha do Retiro🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro – Second Round

🐶 Botafogo vs Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: September 11 (Thursday)⏰ Time: 9:30 PM📍 Venue: Engenhão🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil – Quarterfinals

💢 Vasco vs Ceará ⚫️⚪️🗓️ Date: To be determined⏰ Time: To be determined📍 Venue: To be determined🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro – Second Round

🔴⚫️Flamengo vs Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: To be determined⏰ Time: To be determined📍 Venue: To be determined🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro – Second Round

Cruz-Maltino faces a decisive stretch for the season – Photo: Vasco Flickr/Press Release

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