🎙️Marcelo Díaz reflects on the disappointing friendly | OneFootball

Universidad de Chile is preparing for its official debut in the 2026 National Championship this Friday against Audax Italiano. Before the match, captain Marcelo Díaz faced the microphones to analyze the team's current state after the tough defeat against Universitario de Perú in the preseason.

Red alert after the fall in Lima

"Carepato" did not shy away from self-criticism after the 3-0 defeat in the "Noche Crema". The midfielder acknowledged that the team was outplayed in all areas, both individually and collectively. "That defeat marks a before and after; it alerts us to what we need to do," stated the blue team leader, emphasizing that there is no room for error and the non-negotiable goal for this year is to win the championship title.

The controversial advice to Marcelo Morales

Díaz also addressed the imminent return of Marcelo Morales from the MLS, launching a direct criticism at the young players who return prematurely to the country. The captain was adamant in recommending that Chilean footballers should prioritize staying abroad to gain experience. "If they want to keep growing, they have to do it abroad," Díaz declared, citing his own eleven-year career abroad before returning to the club he loves.

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