Pedrinho urged to sack Diniz at Vasco, 13% record isolates boss | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw against Chapecoense at São Januário not only resulted in boos from the stands, but also sparked an internal crisis in the corridors of Vasco da Gama. According to a report by the portal Bolavip Brasil, president Pedrinho is under heavy pressure from his own political allies and board members to immediately fire coach Fernando Diniz.

So far, Pedrinho has acted as the coach’s “shield,” backing his continuity and insisting that long-term work will bear fruit. However, the Vasco president finds himself increasingly isolated in this conviction. For the president’s support base and for the fans, the situation has become irreversible, and keeping Diniz is seen as a high risk for the rest of the season.

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High investment, zero return

One of the main arguments used by those advocating for the coach’s departure is the lack of progress from the team, even after the arrival of reinforcements. Vasco was active in the market, bringing in players for both attack and defense, providing Diniz with a squad considered one of the best in recent years.

Despite this, the team continues to show the same chronic flaws: extreme defensive vulnerability and an inability to turn possession into comfortable victories. The internal assessment is that the coach has the tools to deliver much more than he has shown, and that the “immediate response” needed for national competitions is not happening.

Fernando Diniz in Vasco vs Chapecoense — Photo: André Durão

The alarming numbers of “Dinizism”

If performance analysis sparks debate, the cold numbers end any discussion. The record of Vasco’s last 10 matches in the Brasileirão (combining the end of 2025 and the start of 2026) under Diniz’s command is alarming and consistent with relegation campaigns.

There has been just 1 win, 1 draw, and an astonishing 8 losses. The success rate is a meager 13%. Furthermore, the imbalance between attack and defense is shocking: the team has scored only 7 goals and conceded 22. These figures fuel Pedrinho’s critics, who warn: insisting on keeping the coach with this track record could cost the club its year. The derby against Botafogo on Sunday is shaping up to be the final ultimatum.

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