Renato Gaúcho is out at Vasco da Gama after 22 matches in charge. The club said on Thursday night that he was no longer in command, ending a spell that began at the beginning of March and closed with a record of nine wins, six draws and seven losses.
Renato Gaúcho at Vasco
His time in charge also produced 33 goals for and 31 against, a narrow balance that never turned into stability. For a coach hired in March, the exit comes fast: less than four months later, Vasco has already moved on from the man brought in to steady the team.
After leaving, Renato used social media to thank the board, the supporters, the players and the employees. He said he worked with dedication, work and respect for the institution, the fans and the daily routine of the club, and thanked Pedrinho for the chance to lead the side.
Marino Hinestroza and the squad
The split was not only about results. Before the break for the Copa do Mundo, his comments about Colombian players did not go down well with Marino Hinestroza, and that discomfort spread as he widened his criticism to the bench and the lack of options in the squad.
Renato said the players formed a group of men and that the relationship was always very good, a line that sits beside the internal irritation described by part of the squad. He also thanked the employees for the affection and respect they showed him, then said he would follow his path while Vasco would always have a place in his heart.
Vojvoda and the next move
The public discussion over the replacement has already started, and a ge poll pointed to Vojvoda as the most voted option. That does not make the choice official, but it does show where part of the conversation is headed while Vasco sorts out its next coach.
