Vasco enter crunch time to appoint manager under pressure from bottom spot | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is experiencing days of extreme urgency behind the scenes as they work to define who will succeed Fernando Diniz. Currently at the bottom of the Brazilian Championship after four rounds and at a disadvantage in the semifinals of the Carioca Championship, the board led by president Pedrinho is searching for a high-profile name to deliver a “tactical shock” to the team. The Vasco leadership believes the team is showing disorganization on the field that needs to be corrected immediately to make the squad more competitive.

The preferred and unanimous choice at São Januário is the Portuguese coach Artur Jorge, currently at Al-Rayyan. However, the negotiation is complex, as the coach has expressed his desire to fulfill his contract in Qatar until June 2027, stating that he has just built the squad the way he wanted. Despite the official statement confirming his stay, some members of the board believe that a possible dismissal due to a lack of continental results could make an agreement easier, although the club does not have much time to wait.

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Renato Gaúcho gains strength as a real alternative

Given the difficulties with plan A, the name Renato Gaúcho emerges as a concrete option on Vasco’s table. The coach is currently a free agent and has already shown positive signs regarding the club’s interest, and may receive new contacts in the coming days. Renato is seen as a viable alternative due to his deep knowledge of Rio de Janeiro football and because he has been a long-standing target of Pedrinho’s administration.

On the other hand, the Argentine Marcelo Gallardo is considered a distant dream. Although he bid farewell to River Plate this Thursday to a strong ovation from the fans at the Monumental de Nuñez, people close to the coach indicate that he does not intend to take on a new commitment immediately, opting for a period of rest after the end of his cycle in Argentina.

Renato Gaúcho could take over Vasco – Photo: YouTube Reproduction

Next steps and tactical urgency

The management agrees that the replacement needs to be swift to prevent the crisis in the Brasileirão from worsening. While the new head coach has not yet arrived, the team remains under the supervision of the permanent technical staff, but the expectation is that a resolution will occur before the next decisive rounds. The goal is to find someone capable of organizing the defensive system and giving the squad a clear playing style.

Artur Jorge remains the favorite name for Vasco’s board – Photo: Al-Rayyan/Disclosure

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