Vasco rocked by four losses, Diniz on confidence for semi-final | OneFootball

Vasco has raised the maximum alert for the rest of the season. The defeat to Grêmio marked their fourth consecutive loss in the Brasileirão, and now the concern shifts to the Copa do Brasil. Coach Fernando Diniz admitted that the poor run could have mental consequences.

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The impact on the semifinal against Fluminense

When asked if the bad phase would spill over into the December 11th showdown, Diniz was candid.

The statement exposes the fear that the team might arrive weakened for the derby.

Despite admitting the blow, the coach tried to shield the squad from the pressure of the decision.

The strategy is to focus on immediate recovery in the national championship to restore morale.

The recipe to restore Vasco’s mentality

For Diniz, the solution comes from within.

He recalled that the team has already overcome other low points in the competition.

The goal now is to temporarily forget about the Cup and focus on Bahia next Sunday (23rd) at 4 p.m. The team needs to earn points in the Brasileirão to stop the bleeding and regain the confidence needed to face Fluminense in the knockout stage.

Diniz trusts the team will recover – Photo: André Durão

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