Miguel ‘Chueco’ Robledo on taking over Colón reserves: aims, project | OneFootball

The longtime youth developer (he has spent more than 15 years scouting and training boys at the club) took over the Reserve team until December, replacing Alejandro Russo, who will now focus fully on the overall coordination of youth football. In an interview with ADN Gol, the coach made it clear that his main goal is to help the youngsters reach the professional squad.

“Diego Colotto told me he would like four or five of the boys I’ll be in charge of to be in contention for the First Division by December. We train 20 meters from the professional squad, and I always tell them that it’s up to them to cover that distance”, Robledo said. He also stressed that the Reserve team is still a developmental category: “They have the qualities, because that’s why they’re here. We have to give them the tools to grow and be ready to become professional footballers.”

“Chueco,” who has worked at Colón since 1994 in different spells and roles, said he feels comfortable in whatever position he is asked to fill within the club. “I’m happy to be at Colón. Right now I’m helping from this role, without neglecting the scouting area, which for me is one of the most important in any institution”, he explained.

He also backed the decision to rejuvenate the Reserve squad. As he explained, the idea is not only to lower the average age, but also to make it easier for older players who currently have no place in the First Division to go out on loan and gain competitive experience. “The important thing is for the boys to have the chance to grow. If they can do it in Colón’s First Division, even better; if not, then hopefully football opens other doors for them”.

“Chueco” Robledo, one of the many unsung heroes of Colón’s title.

Beyond the results, Robledo made it clear that his greatest satisfaction comes from human development. “What gratifies me most is leaving them something for life. Advice, support, a lesson. If they later make it into professional football, all the better. But if not, then let them be good people”, he said.

This Wednesday, the Reserve team will play a friendly against Central, and next Tuesday, July 14, it will officially debut in the Proyección Tournament when it visits Estudiantes de La Plata.

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