Universidad de Chile becomes complicated: the star who would be absent against Ñublense due to injury

University of Chile It was the only team in the National Championship that had reached the thirteenth round without having lost a game. However, those led by Gustavo Álvarez met with Católica and ended their good streak after falling 2 to 1 at the National Stadium.

Now the Azules will try to redeem themselves on the next day of the local tournament, where they will face Ñublense in search of regaining confidence in their game. Gustavo Álvarez plans to use his best players against the Red Devils, but Marcelo Díaz’s physical discomfort puts the coach’s plan at risk and concern is present in University of Chile.

According to “Emisora ​​Bullanguera”, Marcelo Díaz could not complete the last training sessions of University of Chile due to severe muscle pain. Bulla’s doctors are already working with the 37-year-old midfielder, who will begin to work separately from the squad to avoid a more serious injury.

Although he will wait until the last moment, there is a good chance that Gustavo Álvarez will have to make changes to the starting team due to the loss of Marcelo Díaz. Rumors indicate that Federico Mateos would be the one chosen by the coach to replace the team captain, so it could be the first game as a starter of the season for the 31-year-old Argentine.

Universidad de Chile seeks to increase its advantage

University of Chile They lost to Católica and were unable to increase their lead as the leader of the National Championship and now only four points separate them from their closest rival in the table. The Blues will try to return to victory with Ñublense so as not to jeopardize their leadership, but it will not be easy to beat Mario Salas’ team.

Although Ñublense is in ninth position in the local tournament with fifteen points, the team has already shown that they can deliver hits like the 3-0 victory they achieved against Colo Colo. This match between Bulla and the Red Devils will be played on Sunday the 26th at 5:30 pm in Chile (3:30 pm in CDMX, 6:30 pm in Argentina, 11:30 pm in Spain) at the National Stadium.