Brazil’s Corinthians Football Club has announced the dismissal of Argentine coach Ramon Diaz, following a lackluster performance in the current Brasileirao season. On Thursday, the southern club just further escalated their sudden about-face. This was the beginning of the end of Diaz’s short-lived tenure — beginning last July.
Diaz, 65, just guided Corinthians to a Paulista Championship victory at the end of March. That all changed when his recent record brought the team to its knees. The club was able to earn just four points from their first four matches in the Brasileirao. This string of poor performances, combined with a disappointing campaign in Copa Sudamericana, caused him to ultimately get the boot.
Disappointing Season Performance
On July 9, 2022, Ramon Diaz was named head coach of Corinthians. He set about making an immediate impact, that’s for sure, taking the team to the Paulista Championship title. As the new season quickly developed, his crew could not keep up their winning path.
With only four points after four games, both fans and the front office started to panic about what could possibly be going wrong. Disappointing runs in continental events, including the CONCACAF Champions League, only added to the rationale for moving on from Diaz.
That concoction of disappointing performances didn’t leave much room for positivity about Diaz’s long-term fit with the club.
Club’s Official Statement
Corinthians’ Board of Directors expressed gratitude for Diaz’s contributions during his time with the club. They shared their gratitude in a beautiful farewell statement released alongside news of his departure.
“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista has announced the departure of Ramon Diaz from his position as team coach. The board of directors would like to thank the coach for his services to the club and wish him every success in his future career.” – Corinthians’ Board of Directors
Here’s what that statement reveals about the crisis Diaz battled through his all-too-brief time in the job. It’s a great reflection of his approach and a fitting tribute to his legacy.
Future Prospects
Ramon Diaz has reportedly not been sounded out for any coaching gigs in Corinthians, or beyond. As of now, absolutely none of the above signals are pointing to any interest in him. His departure raises questions about potential candidates to fill the coaching position and how the club plans to rebound from this season’s struggles.
An equally dispirited Corinthians are hungry to see a new path forward. They are looking to increase their competitive success at home and abroad in national and international competitions. The focus should be on hiring a coach who’ll get the best out of a promising roster and return the franchise to their glory years of contention.
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