Mauricio Isla is not having a good time at Universidad Católica and there are many who link him to Colo Colo in the next transfer market in Chilean soccer. For a UC history, the Huaso would be ideal in Gustavo Quinteros’s scheme.
The right-back position in Colo Colo has been a constant headache for Gustavo Quinteros. After the departure of Óscar Opazo, DT was unable to find a replacement, because Matías Catalán, the main candidate to reach the Cacique, could not unlock his departure from Talleres de Córdoba.
Thus, the Popular technician has tried different variants. Jeyson Rojas, César Fuentes and Bruno Gutiérrez have been the ones who have occupied said position with various results, not completely convincing the strategist. That is why the decision to go in search of a man in said position has been taken, being one of the priorities in the next transfer window.
Historic UC postulates Mauricio Isla for Colo Colo
Before going out to look for a new incorporation, it will be necessary to resolve what happens with the foreign quota and it is that everything indicates that the Popular will have cornered all the places, so the next side of the Cacique will have to be Chilean. Thus, beyond the interest in Catalan, A few weeks ago, Mauricio Isla was linked to the Macul groupabove all, after his difficult moment at the Catholic University, where he has made news for extra-soccer events that include some tension with coach Ariel Holan.
Despite the fact that there is nothing official, there are some voices that welcome this possibility. These opinions, surprisingly, come from the same Cruzada store, for example, Miguel Ángel Neira spoke with RedGol and surprised with his point of view.
The historic midfielder of La Franja, stated that “if Isla is not comfortable, he has to leave.” Under this premise, he did not hesitate to point out that “the system that Colo Colo is using would be very good for him. I think that he will be very loved by the fans and that he would do very well in Colo Colo. It would be a rebirth for him“.
This statement has a tactical basis. Neira commented that Huaso, “the large number of games he played at UC, was with a line of four. Isla has been playing, for I don’t know how many years, as a midfielder. So coming here to Chile and playing in a line of four doesn’t suit him at all, because Isla doesn’t have that vocation to defend”.
And therein lies the heart of the matter. The champion with those of the foothills closed his speech by making it clear that “he is one more player to attack. If you forbid him that, he kind of disappears a bit and we all know that Isla in the brand is not good, because his virtues are other. That’s why I say that in Colo Colo, a team that attacks, attacks, attacks, Isla would go well”.
The performance of Mauricio Isla at the Catholic University
The native of Buin, in the present National Championship, He has played 10 games starting 9 as a starter and averaging 81 minutes per game. Converting one goal, he has also made three assists, delivering 1.8 key passes per game.
Beyond any desire that Colo Colo may have in having the services of the two-time American champion, first of all, his contractual issue will have to be resolved. The thing is Mauricio Isla has a current link with the Las Condes complex until December 2024so it would have to be negotiated directly with the cross leadership.
