Two Points Clear of Drop Zone, Vitória Sack Head Coach Jair Ventura
Vitória officially severed ties with head coach Jair Ventura on Monday following a 2-0 defeat to Coritiba on Saturday. Ventura leaves the Salvador-based side in 14th place in the Brasileirão table, holding 38 points with just five fixtures left in the campaign.
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The decision to part ways with the manager comes as the club sits a mere two points clear of 17th-placed Corinthians (36 points) in the Serie A relegation zone. Ventura, who took charge on September 24, 2025, had been the fifth longest-serving manager in the Brazilian top flight prior to his dismissal.
The squad faces an urgent turnaround at the Barradão, where they host Fluminense on Friday. Vitória’s remaining run-in includes home fixtures against RB Bragantino and Santos, alongside away trips to face Internacional and Vasco.