Corinthians board consider sacking Fernando Diniz | OneFootball

Corinthians fans protested after the final whistle at Neo Química Arena, calling for coach Fernando Diniz to leave. The protests are also taking place on social media. As reported by the RTI Esporte Agency, the coach could be fired in the event of a defeat to the Tricolor das Laranjeiras.

Fluminense beat Corinthians 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at Neo Química Arena. Hulk scored twice and Kevin Serva added the third. Corinthians’ goal was scored by Gustavo Henrique. With the result, Tricolor reached 48 points and sits in third place, but could drop in the standings by the end of the round. Corinthians, meanwhile, deepened its crisis and remains on 32 points, in 14th place.

Fernando Diniz, who was already under pressure, saw his situation become practically untenable at the club after the midweek elimination in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Sunday’s defeat to Fluminense was the coach’s sixth loss in the Brazilian Championship.

After the elimination against Estudiantes, executive Marcelo Paz guaranteed the coach would remain at the club. However, the final word belongs to president Osmar Stábile, who has been under pressure from Corinthians factions to make a change in charge of football.

Fernando Diniz will not resign

After Sunday’s match, the club’s main organized supporter groups remained around the stadium to protest the team’s current situation this season. Police presence has been increased at the site, especially at the gate used by the players and coaching staff to leave.

The board is meeting right now to make the best decision. The internal thinking is that Corinthians could use the FIFA international break to change coaches and give the next manager time to work. Fernando Diniz, on the other hand, is not considering resigning.

The coach believes in the work being done and feels he can still get results from the current squad. In the football department, executive Marcelo Paz is the coach’s main ally.

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