Corinthians is pressing forward with its search for a new head manager following the dismissal of Fernando Diniz, holding Ramón Díaz as its primary target while evaluating alternatives after reported resistance or complications involving multiple candidates, ge reported. The club faces an immediate deadline with a high-stakes fixture looming on the domestic calendar.
Ramón Díaz Remains Top Target Despite Tribunal Suspension
Corinthians has identified the Argentine manager as its preferred choice to take over the squad, according to reporting by ge and Lance! club officials advanced talks despite hurdles in negotiations. The administration’s interest persists even though Ramón Díaz is currently suspended for six matches by the Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD). The sanction stems from a disciplinary infraction under article 243-G of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD) due to remarks made during his previous tenure managing Internacional. Internal club departments are reportedly evaluating legal avenues to overturn the suspension, while alternative coverage plans include positioning his son and assistant, Emiliano Díaz, in the technical area during any active ban.
Alternative Candidates Evaluated as Board Weighs Market Options
While negotiations with the primary target continue, club executives have gathered information on alternative managers to avoid operational delays. The board reached out to Luis Zubeldía regarding the vacant position. Meanwhile, Lance! confirmed that Sylvinho also remains among the internal alternatives considered by the leadership group at Parque São Jorge. The club aims to maintain active contingency plans should the primary agreement stall permanently.
Corinthians Seeks New Manager After Severe Sporting Slump
The urgency behind the managerial search stems from a severe sporting slump in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Following a defeat to Internacional on the 29th round that marked the club’s seventh league loss, the board terminated Fernando Diniz, ge reported. During this barren run, the team accumulated zero points, scoring six goals while conceding 14. Corinthians currently sits with 32 points from 29 matches played. The club is scheduled to face Palmeiras on Sunday at 17:30 local time in a Derby fixture for the 30th round of the competition, with leadership aiming to install a new manager before kickoff.
Board Targets New Manager to Fix Offensive Inefficiency
The objective of the board, featuring football supervisor Julio Cesar, president Osmar Stábile, and football executive Marcelo Paz, is to have the new manager leading the team for the classic fixture. During the recent negative spell in the national tournament, the team registered an average of 16.4 shots per match, with 4.6 hitting the target. Defensively, the squad allowed 14.3 opponent shots per game, of which 5.9 found the target. The lack of offensive efficiency is further illustrated as the team needed 19.2 shots to score a single goal, whereas opponents required only 7.1 attempts to find the net, with the side converting solely four out of 17 clear chances created.
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