💣Shock at Nacional: Diego Arias’ future in doubt | OneFootball

Patience in Colombian football is a luxury that few coaches can afford, and Diego Arias is beginning to feel the rigor of this premise. After the surprising defeat of Atlético Nacional against a struggling Deportivo Cali, the atmosphere around the "Verdolaga" club has shifted from support to doubt. With four coaches already dismissed in just seven rounds of the League, the pressure on the Paisa bench has escalated dramatically.

The numbers that condemn the strategist

The setback in Palmaseca, where a goal by Dinenno and the saves by Pedro Gallese sealed the 1-0, exposed the team's shortcomings. Under Arias' leadership, the performance as visitors is the main weak point: they have a balanced record of four wins, four draws, and four losses in twelve outings. For the demanding fans and management of Colombia's most decorated club, a 50% effectiveness away from home is insufficient to sustain a long-term project.

Shadows of replacement: Escobar and Álvarez on the horizon

Although there is no official decision, the "plan B" is already starting to be heard in the offices of Medellín. Names with history in the institution, such as Santiago "Sachi" Escobar and Leonel Álvarez, have begun to orbit the Verdolaga environment. It is even rumored that preliminary contacts with the presidency already exist. The upcoming match against Alianza FC at the Atanasio Girardot is shaping up to be an ultimatum: another defeat could mark the end of the Arias era.

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