Miguel ‘Chueco’ Robledo on taking over Colón reserves: aims and plan | OneFootball

The longtime youth developer (he has spent more than 15 years scouting and training kids at the club) took over the Reserve team until December, replacing Alejandro Russo, who will now focus fully on the overall coordination of the youth academy. In a conversation with ADN Gol, the coach made it clear that his main objective is to help the youngsters develop so they can make the jump to the professional squad.

“Diego Colotto told me he would like four or five of the boys I’m going to have under my charge to be in consideration for the First Team in 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 any position he is asked to fill within the club. “I’m happy to be at Colón. I have to help 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 make the Reserve squad younger. As he explained, the idea is not only to lower the average age, but also to make it easier for older players who currently do not have a place in the First Team to go out on loan and gain competitive experience. “The important thing is that the boys have the chance to grow. If they can do it in Colón’s First Team, all the better; if not, then may football open 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 shaping them as people. “What gratifies me most is leaving them something for life. A piece of advice, support, a lesson. If they later make it into professional football, that’s great. 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, they will make their official debut in the Proyección Tournament when they visit Estudiantes de La Plata.

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