Sport Club Internacional announced the dismissal of head coach Paulo Pezzolano late Sunday evening following a prolonged run of poor form that has left the club sitting inside the relegation zone of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The Dismissal and Interim Leadership at CT Parque Gigante
The Colorado brass moved to terminate Pezzolano’s contract after a tenure spanning 46 matches across the Campeonato Gaúcho, Brasileirão, Recopa Gaúcha, and Copa do Brasil. During that span, the team recorded 18 victories, 12 draws, and 16 defeats. Alongside the Uruguayan manager, the club confirmed the departures of technical coordinator Matias Filippini, assistant coaches Esteban Conde and Mauro Jarodich, physical trainer Gonzalo Alvarez, and performance analyst Manuel Ramas.
In an official statement published by internacional.com.br, the club thanked the departing staff for their services and wished them success in their future careers. Permanent assistant coach Pablo Fernandez has stepped in to oversee training sessions at CT Parque Gigante while club leadership evaluates permanent managerial candidates.
Immediate Relegation Pressure and Team Form
Pezzolano’s position had been under scrutiny for weeks amid a difficult domestic campaign. The tipping point arrived with the weekend loss to São Paulo, which kept Internacional stuck in the drop zone at the lower end of the league table.
With the squad facing an uphill battle to secure safety, attention immediately turned to potential successors who could stabilize the locker room and arrest the slide.
Reported Candidates to Take Over at Internacional
Other names are expected to circulate as the board weighs options to navigate the remainder of the domestic season.
Next Steps for the Colorado Squad
Pablo Fernandez will lead training at CT Parque Gigante while the administration finalizes its search for a permanent manager. The club has not yet announced a timeline for the appointment of a new head coach ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the Brasileirão.
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