Nuno Moreira annoyed by Diniz’s outburst, Vasco boss set to clear the air | OneFootball

Vasco’s defeat to Mirassol in their Brasileirão debut last Thursday (30th) left consequences that go beyond the loss of three points. Tensions rose in the locker room due to Fernando Diniz’s harsh demands on the sidelines, especially directed at the Portuguese midfielder Nuno Moreira. According to ESPN, the player was visibly upset with the coach’s attitude, and the situation now calls for immediate internal crisis management.

Although Diniz tried to downplay the episode during the press conference, claiming to be “more affectionate than people think”, the player did not feel the same way. People close to Nuno revealed that he did not like the way he was exposed.

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Nuno Moreira’s discomfort was aggravated by the media coverage. The “scolding” was not only reported in Brazil, but also made headlines in Portugal’s main sports newspapers. The midfielder received several messages from acquaintances asking about what happened.

In contact with ESPN reporters, a member of the player’s staff used a typical Portuguese expression to sum up Nuno’s feelings:

In Portuguese slang, this means the person is very angry or extremely upset with the situation.

Front pages of Portugal’s main newspapers highlighted Diniz’s scolding of Nuno – Photos: Reproduction

Vasco’s coach seeks peace

To ease the tension, Fernando Diniz is expected to call Nuno Moreira for a private conversation to “smooth things over.” The coach has experience in this type of conflict management. The most famous case involves midfielder Tchê Tchê, now also part of Vasco’s squad.

Back when they were at São Paulo, Tchê Tchê was the target of harsh criticism (the famous “Mascaradinho” episode), but the two resolved things internally. Proof that the matter was settled is that they are now working together again at São Januário. The board hopes for the same outcome with Nuno, so that the focus can return to the field and recovering the points lost after the comeback defeat to Mirassol.

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