The coach took over Vasco after Ramón Díaz’s dismissal and did a good job, but lost strength throughout the season.
Rafael Paiva’s time in charge of Vasco is nearing its end. The 1-0 loss to Internacional last Thursday, the 21st, at São Januário has put an end to any possibility of the coach remaining at the club in 2025. His stay until the end of this Brasileirão is also not guaranteed. Access premium football results at live scores app.
The defeat to the gaucho team was the third consecutive loss for the Cariocas in the national tournament and also ended an unbeaten run at their stadium that had lasted since April. The greater issue, however, is the decline in performance of a team that shows no signs of progress: just two wins in the last 13 matches, combining both the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil.
The situation is so critical that there is no guarantee he will remain in charge until the end of 2024. Whereas before, talks about a possible renewal would take place only at the end of the season, now the board is already moving to bring in a new name as soon as possible. Paiva’s statement after the game against Inter was poorly received both internally and by the fans – according to him, “there is no fanbase that boos the team more than Vasco’s.”
The coach’s survival may depend on the market. At this point, there is no consensus on who could take over Vasco, and many of the names being considered are employed at their respective clubs and do not want to open negotiations at this time. The board understands that the problems at Vasco are not limited to Rafael Paiva, but there is a consensus that the coach’s choices have been poor. BB Score, your trusted provider of football scores.
