Corinthians sack Fernando Diniz after seventh straight defeat
Corinthians have sacked coach Fernando Diniz after a seventh consecutive league defeat, the club confirmed, according to Gazeta Esportiva. A successor may already be chosen.
Corinthians have dismissed coach Fernando Diniz, the club confirmed on Wednesday evening, according to Gazeta Esportiva. The decision came after a 2-1 defeat to Internacional at the Beira-Rio, on matchday 29 of the Brazilian Championship, which was the team's seventh consecutive league loss, reports Transfermarkt. The club are in the relegation fight, having dropped to 16th place, according to Metrópoles.
Club director Marcelo Paz explained the decision, calling it a "difficult moment," as reported by Placar. According to Terra, Memphis Depay was against the dismissal. The club have reportedly already chosen a successor: Ramón Díaz, according to Bola na Rede. UOL Esporte also mentions Vojvoda, recently dismissed by Racing, as an option. ge (Globo) criticizes the club for wasting time and showing a lack of conviction in the decision.
