Colo Colo's Defeat: Jara Questions Almirón's Future After Libertadores Loss

Colo Colo's Copa Libertadores Exit: Jara Questions Almirón's Future SANTIAGO, CHILE – Following Colo Colo's disappointing loss to Racing Club in the Copa Libertadores, former player Gonzalo Jara weighed in on the team's performance and the future of coach Jorge Almirón. The match, held in Buenos Aires, saw Colo Colo's strong start falter after conceding a goal around the 35th minute. "After that first goal," Jara stated in an interview with ADN Radio, "they psychologically collapsed. It's something that has happened to them in this Libertadores, and also in the Copa Chile and the national championship." He added, "It's difficult to maintain a coach in today's football, especially when results are paramount." Jara praised Colo Colo's performance until the critical goal, saying they played well, but ultimately the results, including their elimination from the Copa Chile and the possibility of Sudamericana elimination, make Almirón's position precarious. The pressure is on the team and the coach, and the coming weeks will be decisive for the club's future. The interview provides valuable insight into the challenges facing Colo Colo and the difficult decisions ahead for the club's management.