Conrado Ibarra, Medrán’s gamble for Colón’s debut | OneFootball

The calendar moves forward and in Colón the message is clear: the trial phase is starting to be left behind. The team wrapped up another week of intense and extended training sessions, with Andrés Medrán increasingly convinced of the approach he will take for the start of Primera Nacional.

The sessions went smoothly and with an almost complete squad, something the coaching staff especially values at this stage of preparation. The possible addition of a creative midfielder remains an option, but it does not alter the planning or create any anxiety for the coach, who believes that the team’s collective functioning is already on track.

The arrival of defender Federico Rasmussen and midfielder Agustín Toledo has further strengthened the balance of the squad, giving Medrán options that fit with what he wants on the field. Within this setup, there is a surprise: Conrado Ibarra has made a strong case for himself and is emerging as a solid option to occupy the left side of the midfield, defying initial predictions. His contract was set to expire last December and has reportedly been renewed, although it has not been made official yet.

This choice reshapes the attack, as Ignacio Lago would take on a role closer to the opponent’s box, supporting the center forward. There was no room for a final friendly match, so Sabalero enters the countdown, convinced that the preparation has been sufficient and that the debut against Deportivo Madryn will find a team ready to compete.

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