Vasco squad and Diniz in crisis, board make decision with 2026 in mind | OneFootball

Vasco is experiencing a moment of turmoil after their 1-0 defeat to Bahia. The fifth consecutive loss has not only brought the team closer to the relegation zone, but has also triggered an internal crisis. Behind the scenes, the squad’s dissatisfaction with Fernando Diniz has started to leak out, putting the coach’s job at real risk.

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Vasco players question “experiments”

The turmoil in the locker room grows with each match. According to reports, group leaders and other players are clearly dissatisfied with the constant tactical changes and improvisations made by Diniz.

The environment, once shielded, is now full of noise. The players’ confidence in the coach’s methods has dropped drastically. This disconnect between management and squad has raised a red flag for the board, which fears a dramatic final stretch.

Dismissal on the table for 2026

The pressure is also coming from above. Board members, once unconditional supporters, are now expressing discontent with the lack of organization and results. The assessment is that Vasco could be performing much better.

As a result, the plan has changed. The continuation of Diniz for 2026, which was once considered certain, now seems unlikely. The trend is for a change in leadership at the end of the season, unless there is a miraculous turnaround in the final rounds.

Coutinho is the current captain with Vegetti as backup – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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