Exactly two months ago, Fernando Diniz arrived at Corinthians to replace Dorival Júnior.
From that April 6 until this Saturday, June 6, the coach has led Timão in 16 matches, with nine wins, four draws, and three losses (a 65% success rate), as well as 20 goals scored and 12 conceded.
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Under Diniz’s command, Corinthians qualified for the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16 as leaders of Group E with 11 points.
When play resumes after the World Cup break, Timão will face Di María’s Rosario Central on 08/13 (in Argentina) and 08/20 (in Itaquera).
In the Copa do Brasil, Diniz’s Corinthians eliminated Barra-SC in the fifth round (0 x 1 and 1 x 0) and will face Internacional in the round of 16.
There are still no dates set by the CBF, but it is known that the first leg will be at Beira-Rio and the second leg at Neo Química Arena.
In the Brasileirão, Timão sits only in 10th place with 24 points, but since Fernando Diniz’s arrival, the team has put together “top-six form,” with four wins, two draws, and two losses.
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Only Flamengo has more points than Corinthians during that span — by just three points.
The good results are reflected in the bond with the Fiel Torcida.
In addition to the traditional “Go, Corinthians!” after victories, Diniz has a 79.2% success rate in home matches (six wins, one draw, and one loss).
The coach, who won the 2023 Libertadores with Fluminense, has also stood out for “reviving” players such as Rodrigo Garro, Breno Bidon, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, Allan, and even the youngster Kayke.
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