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

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

The sessions proceeded smoothly and with an almost complete group, something the coaching staff values highly at this stage of preparation. The potential addition of a creative midfielder remains a possibility, but it does not alter the planning or create anxiety for the coach, who believes the team’s collective functioning is already on track.

The arrival of defender Federico Rasmussen and midfielder Agustín Toledo has further strengthened the squad's balance, providing Medrán with options that fit his vision on the field. In this setup, a surprise has emerged: Conrado Ibarra has made a significant impression and appears as a strong option to occupy the left midfield lane, defying initial predictions. His contract ended last December and supposedly has been renewed, although it has not been officially announced.

This choice reconfigures the attack, as Ignacio Lago would have a role closer to the opponent's area, supporting the center forward. There was no room for a final friendly match, so the Sabalero enters the countdown, confident that the preparation was sufficient and that the debut against Deportivo Madryn will find a team ready to compete.

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