😱Crisis in Macul: Aquino under fire, future in doubt | OneFootball

Claudio Aquino’s present at Colo Colo has gone from sky-high expectations to total collapse. The Argentine midfielder, voted the best player in Argentine football in 2024, is now at the center of the storm after his indifferent display in the clásico against Universidad Católica, unleashing a wave of institutional criticism.

Claudio Borghi’s barbs

The patience of the club’s historic figures ran out in the latest match, where Aquino —who came on fresh in the 66th minute— was seen strolling around the pitch and showing zero defensive commitment. Former Colo Colo coach Claudio Borghi was blunt when analyzing his attitude on the program Picado TV: "He played very badly, not only with the little ball, but also in his attitude. He showed why he isn’t playing."

The board’s ultimatum

The crisis escalated all the way to the offices of Blanco y Negro. The president of the concessionaire, Aníbal Mosa, avoided backing the player and set a deadline for his evaluation. "I can’t guarantee anything. When the first half of the season ends, we’ll sit down and talk," the chairman warned, leaving the exit door open for the winter transfer window.

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