Tension at Universidad de Chile as Fernando Gago faces growing differences with squad

Fernando Gago has the backing of Universidad de Chile’s directors, but not the full confidence of his dressing room. After consecutive 2-1 defeats to Colo-Colo and Universidad de Concepción, the coach is preparing the team for its meeting with Coquimbo Unido amid an increasingly difficult atmosphere.

Cooperativa Deportes reported that Gago held a meeting with the concessionaire’s leadership to rule out the possibility of his resignation. That support, however, has not been shared by the squad, which has chosen to keep its distance from the coach.

According to La Tercera, the decision that caused the greatest irritation among the players came in the Superclásico, when Gago replaced Charles Aránguiz. The tensions have also been fueled by what the report describes as constant measurements and by the club’s inability to replace Lucas Assadi, who left for Sweden.

Gago still has one year remaining on his contract with Universidad de Chile. He must now address the doubts surrounding his position as the team prepares for its next league match. The “Blues” have also surrendered second place to Universidad Católica on goal difference and will host Coquimbo Unido on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. in the 22nd round of the Liga de Primera.