Vasco sack Fernando Diniz after defeat to Fluminense | OneFootball

The Vasco announced this Sunday the dismissal of coach Fernando Diniz. The decision ends the coach's cycle at the helm of the cross-maltese team. Along with Diniz, assistants Ricardo Cobalchini and Evandro Fornari, as well as fitness coach Wagner Bertelli, are also leaving the club.

The decision came after Vasco's defeat to Fluminense by 1-0, in the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal. In place of Diniz, Bruno Lazaroni takes over the team on an interim basis, awaiting the appointment of a new coach.

In an official statement, the Rio de Janeiro club thanked the professionals for their services during the period they were in charge of the team. “Vasco thanks the professionals for their services and wishes them luck in the continuation of their careers,” the note stated.

Farewell and next steps

The departure of Fernando Diniz marks the end of a tenure that did not meet the expectations of the management and fans. The club now turns to the search for a new name to lead the team for the rest of the season. Bruno Lazaroni's interim role aims to ensure continuity of work while the management conducts the hiring process.

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