Author: Vishwajit Sawant
In a shocking turn of events, Vasco da Gama have decided to sack coach Maurício Barbieri after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Goiás in São Januário. The decision was confirmed by the reputable source Lance! and comes amid a terrible run of form for the club, which has failed to secure a win in its last ten games. The post-match press conference was abruptly canceled, increasing speculation about Barbieri’s future, and Vasco are expected to release more details about the change of coach in the near future.
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Barbieri’s tenure at Vasco da Gama has been marked by underwhelming performances and a constant struggle to get out of the Brasileirão relegation zone. The team has been at the bottom of the table since matchday seven, currently in second place with just six points. Despite a promising start to the season, with a 2-1 win over Atlético-MG on the first matchday, Vasco’s performance quickly deteriorated, leaving the club in dire straits.
During his time as coach, Barbieri oversaw a total of 24 matches, winning nine, drawing four and losing 11. Vasco’s goalscoring record under his guidance is 36 goals scored and 31 goals conceded. However, the lack of consistent results and the team’s ongoing difficulties eventually led to the decision to part company with the coach.
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Vasco da Gama now face the arduous task of finding a suitable replacement who can rejuvenate the squad, inspire a resurgence and take the team to a more favorable position in the league. The club’s hierarchy will undoubtedly be under immense pressure to appoint a coach capable of changing the team’s fortunes and keeping it away from the imminent threat of relegation.