The passage of Diego Maradona through Dorados only lasted one year, however, the Argentine star generated unity among the squad, management, and fans, because according to Luis Islas the mere presence of 'Pelusa' can move mountains.
"Diego, as a coach, with his style and me with mine, what Diego generates when you see him, he generates it himself, he is the number one in the world, the emotional aspect was strong and then the technical, tactical, strategic aspect, I am passionate about studying the rival and analyzing the methodology, we offered the players a game plan and a way of working, a style of how to face any team, and having Diego moves mountains, a lot of work, a lot of ideas, and the fantastic response from the players," Islas said in an interview for ESPN.
"Admiration, in the first training session there were 10 thousand people, what Diego generates, nobody else does it, the player feels admiration, respect, and affection when they see him. Directing with Diego was a pleasure but also a responsibility because the results have to come and the teams, both in the UAE and in Dorados, were not teams that we had built, I didn't have an idea, we had to build it as we played, the second tournament was more accessible because the team was already formed, they were able to have a preseason, that was to go strong for promotion."
Islas stated that he did not continue as Maradona's assistant because his contract expired and there was no approach from the management to renew it, however, he keeps the good memories of his experience at Dorados.
"I have to thank the team, reaching the final, we had won at home and lost in extra time, when you lose a final, you feel anguish and pain, but in the overall analysis, how we took over the team and the little time we had with a squad that was already formed, we have no regrets, I was sad for not achieving promotion but I am calm and happy for giving my maximum capacity. The fans and players felt the same way, it was very good, it's a shame that a little bit was missing."