Força Jovem do Vasco condemn Philippe Coutinho and warn Fernando Diniz | OneFootball

Força Jovem do Vasco have issued a forceful statement over Philippe Coutinho’s turbulent exit from Vasco da Gama, hardening the mood at São Januário and including a clear warning for Fernando Diniz.

According to PaponaColina, the manifesto was released on Thursday 19 and challenged the midfielder’s previously untouchable status among fans. The group also said they had not demanded any specific departure in this window, stressing the club’s problems run far deeper than one player.

The note addressed the special regard for the Crias da Colina. While Coutinho, as a homegrown emblem, has long enjoyed warmth from the stands, the fans insisted that history does not remove daily professional responsibilities.

They said the player’s own remarks left the impression he was doing the club a favour by turning out this season. The statement countered that no one does Vasco a favour, players are handsomely paid to deliver, and a lack of application brings immediate pressure.

The tone then sharpened, with the former No 10 branded a pampered player by the group’s leaders. They recalled his historic welcome at his presentation and the captain’s armband, before judging his performances well below the minimum acceptable for his level.

The message extended to the football department, naming Fernando Diniz and stating that pressure will remain relentless until displays improve. Expectations on the Colina Histórica are non-negotiable, and those who cannot handle scrutiny should look elsewhere. The fans pledged continued backing, alongside fierce vigilance for the remainder of the 2026 calendar.

Source: PaponaColina