Vegetti’s furious reaction and what Diniz said in the dressing room | OneFootball

The 5-0 thrashing suffered by Vasco at the hands of Atlético-MG had dramatic contours not only on the scoreboard, but also on the sidelines. One of the most tense moments at the Arena MRV occurred still in the first half, when coach Fernando Diniz decided to take off the team’s captain and reference point, Pablo Vegetti, at the 35th minute. The Argentine’s reaction was explosive and exposed the nerves of a disastrous afternoon.

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Vegetti’s Fury

The substitution happened right after midfielder Hugo Moura was sent off and Galo’s second goal. Upon seeing his number on the board, Vegetti did not hide his dissatisfaction. The striker left the field complaining loudly, kicked water bottles along the way, and when he reached the bench, violently threw his boots, showing he was inconsolable with the coach’s decision or the chaotic state of the match.

The scene drew attention and raised doubts about a possible rift. However, in a press conference, Fernando Diniz sought to calm the situation, describing the behavior as the natural “nervousness” of someone who wants to win and help the team in a critical moment.

“All settled” and tactical logic

Diniz explained that the conversation behind the scenes has already taken place and that the episode is over. “I’ve already talked to him and everything is resolved, there’s nothing,” assured the coach. The justification for the early substitution was purely tactical and physical, also aiming to preserve him for Thursday’s crucial match.

With one man down, keeping a box striker without mobility to lead counterattacks would, in the coach’s view, be “tactical suicide” and unnecessary wear for a key player in the Copa do Brasil. The coach emphasized that the Argentine understood the reasons after cooling off.

Vegetti didn’t even stay until the end of the first half – Photo: Fillipe Alves/Agência F8/Gazeta Press

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