With some senior international appearances already to his name, Duran will be expected to tip the balance. There are fond memories in Colombia of when they hosted this competition in 2005. With Hugo Rodallega scoring in every game, Colombia were crowned continental champions. For everyone else, though, something more significant happened at that tournament. It was a first glimpse of a diminutive and unassuming 17-year-old called Lionel Messi, who arrived as an unknown -- he had played one friendly for Barcelona -- and left as a star. A few months later he helped Argentina win the world title at U-20 level, and his incredible story was underway.
Argentina knew they had a special player on their hands. At the start of the year, Mascherano had given an extended display of his potential in the South American Under-20 Championship -- a tournament that probably does not receive the attention that it deserves. Normally held every two years, the competition kicks off on Thursday and runs through until Feb. 12. after being cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The contingent of players at the South American Under-20 Championship who have already moved to European sides is growing. Brazil central midfielder Andrey Santos has just joined Chelsea, while Aston Villa have just signed Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire. Assuming he is not pulled from the tournament at the last minute, this competition will be a big test of Duran's temperament. Colombia are hosts and face the burden of expectation as the home team.
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