Diniz urges Vasco: Show anger, learn from mistakes | OneFootball

After the 3-0 defeat to Palmeiras on Wednesday (1st), at Allianz Parque, coach Fernando Diniz acknowledged Vasco's flaws and pointed to a lack of intensity as the main reason for the setback. According to the coach, the team conceded the three goals in situations that had already been mapped out and trained for by the technical commission.

– We had a very poor first half in terms of marking. They knew how to take advantage. Actually, they had three chances and scored goals on the first three chances. We were careless — Diniz stated.

The coach highlighted that the initial proposal was to slow down the game and prevent the opponent's quick transitions, but the team became disorganized with the ball at their feet and ended up offering the plays that resulted in Palmeiras' goals.

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Vitor Roque and Flaco López celebrate Palmeiras' goal against Vasco — Photo: Marcos Ribolli

Without "upset", but with internal demand

Even with the end of the undefeated streak of seven matches, Diniz rejected any possibility of emotional downfall of the squad. For him, the response needs to come immediately — and with indignation.

– We don't even have time to be upset. We have to be angry, for doing what we did. There's no chance of getting upset. You have to be angry and learn not to make (mistakes).

Explanation for apathy and improvement in the second half

The coach admitted that the fans are right to complain about the attitude seen in the first half:

– We had a certain apathy, a difference in intensity. That's why we conceded the goals. In the second half, we improved our state. It was a more balanced game.

Defense of Lucas Oliveira and permanence of Vegetti

Diniz explained the choice for Lucas Oliveira in place of Cuesta, absent due to injury, and said that the defender deserved the starting spot even with the boos from the crowd.

– It's part of the player's life. He has to know how to absorb and he will know how to absorb. (...) He deserved the chance to start a game. Fans have to boo and it's all good.

About Vegetti, again questioned, the coach defended the importance of the Argentine:

– Every press conference has a question about Vegetti. (...) When he doesn't score, he has a very important tactical function. He has a spirit of leadership. He is one of the great leaders of the team.

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Palmeiras x Vasco, Fernando Diniz — Photo: Marcos Ribolli

Focus on Vitória and need for attitude change

Vasco's next commitment will be on Sunday (5), against Vitória, at São Januário. For Diniz, the key to turning things around is more about attitude than tactical adjustments.

– What changed (in the second half) was the attitude. (...) We need to deliver more and I believe we will more. We are learning to play according to the greatness of Vasco.

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