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Renato Gaúcho leaves Vasco after three months in charge

The Brazilian football calendar is currently on hold due to the World Cup. However, clubs are still making moves behind the scenes with the rest of the season in mind. Thus, this Thursday (18), Vasco announced the dismissal of head coach Renato Gaúcho, former Flamengo manager.

In an official statement, Vasco said the decision was made by mutual agreement and wished coach Renato Gaúcho good luck. It is worth noting that the former Flamengo manager was announced in March 2026, that is, three months ago.

Why did Vasco sack Renato Gaúcho?

According to information from ‘GE’, a large part of the Vasco squad was unhappy with Renato Gaúcho’s recent statements. That is because the understanding was that, on many occasions, the coach left the players exposed during press conferences.

As a result, the players’ discomfort reached the Vasco board, which concluded that Renato Gaúcho had ‘lost the locker room’. Therefore, the club chose to dismiss the coach before the players returned, which is scheduled for Monday (22).

What were Renato Gaúcho’s numbers at Vasco?

Ending his third spell as Vasco coach, Renato Gaúcho led the team in 22 matches, recording nine wins, six draws, and seven losses, for a 50% success rate. In addition, the São Januário club scored 33 goals and conceded 31.

How was Renato Gaúcho’s spell at Flamengo?

Flamengo completed the signing of Renato Gaúcho in 2021 to replace Rogério Ceni. In total, the coach led the Most Beloved in 37 matches, with 24 wins, eight draws, and five losses, that is, a 72% success rate. Despite the good numbers, the squad’s performances dropped off toward the end of the year, culminating in the Libertadores runner-up finish after a defeat to Palmeiras.

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

While Vasco tries to hire a new coach, the Flamengo squad returns to CT Ninho do Urubu this Friday (19). Thus, the players begin preparations for a mid-season training camp that will take place in Portugal.

In Portuguese territory, Flamengo will play three friendlies in order to maintain its rhythm for the rest of the season. In this way, the Rubro-Negro will face River Plate (ARG), Lausanne-Sport (SUI), and Benfica (POR).

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