University of Chile's football team has started the current season of the Liga de Primera with an alarming trend that echoes a turbulent past from 2007 under former coach Salvador Capitano. In the opening months, the team has only managed to score one goal across their first three matches, repeating a dismal pattern from 19 years ago when they endured 583 minutes without finding the net. The current head coach, Francisco Meneghini, hasn't managed to secure a victory yet, recording two goalless draws and a loss accompanied by a single goal from Eduardo Vargas against Huachipato. This marks one of the most challenging periods in the club's history and raises critical questions about Meneghini's future at the helm.

In contrast to their current struggles, the last time the team found itself in such a predicament was in the 2007 season, known for being an unfortunate tenure for Capitano that culminated in his replacement after just six matches. The previous season ended poorly as Universidad de Chile finished in 13th place and failed to qualify for any playoffs, while Colo Colo won the championship. The mounting pressure is now on Meneghini as fans and analysts alike wonder if he can turn around the fortunes of a club that was once regarded as one of the titans in Chilean football.

As speculation grows regarding potential changes in management, the results during Meneghini's early days have put Universidad de Chile's position in the league under scrutiny. With a historical lens cast over these events, the repercussions of this bleak start could reverberate beyond immediate performance, potentially influencing future recruitment decisions, fan engagement, and overall club strategy. How the University navigates this turmoil will be pivotal for their legacy and competitive stance in Chilean football.