^ I think the likelier scenario is that one of Seba or Jozy can't play, or needs to be subbed, in November, so the priority is getting Ricketts minutes with both.
I think the scenario where neither Seba or Altidore is on the field is obviously unlikely, but we saw what Vanney would do then - Ricketts and Vasquez.
I am really most worried about Altidore, if he has to play knockout USMNT games in November, I think it's at least 50/50 he isnt 100% when he comes back
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I just automatically pencilled in an L for NE considering the last few times there, but given the situation there, plus turf upgrade, I'm feeling better about the chances for a D or W.
Which could be a good or bad thing. First of all brand new turf can play a bit funny. Plus they had already replaced the turf in the spring (wow), so it wasn't the "bad old stuff" anyway. NFL players found the new stuff this year too soft, which means the turf installed just now will probably be a bit harder. I think gridiron tends to like turf a bit harder; soccer a bit softer. So the brand new stuff could actually be worse for MLS?! Obviously their concerns will be taken less seriously than the Patriots. At least the Revs will hardly be more familiar with the surface than TFC.Originally Posted by OgtheDim
It seems that plastic turf is still a very inexact science...
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Giovinco ruled out and likely not playing on the weekend vs. the Revs either.
Well hopefully they can nip things in the bud this year, and not have his health issues lingering into the playoffs...?
Where did you hear that ?
On TSN 1050 radio this morning.
Kurt Larson also tweeted the same about 2 hours ago
It's now out that its will be Jair Marrufo.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
Revs because of the plastic carpet they have
Ricketts can score against IMFC, so can Vasquez, just be very strong in the midfield and defensive half.
I think we may see him tonight, maybe just a cameo, but not Saturday.
Better to rest them now during this stretch. Not ideal that both of them are out but better to be cautious. Sounds like both would be playing if it was a playoff game.
Bradley has put in a lot of minutes. 1 yellow away from suspension. Maybe he picks one up this game and save the trip to NE.
The Giovinco talk seems to be all coming from Larson's tweet.
I feel as though we will see something along the lines of:
Irwin
Mavinga -- Moor -- Hernandez
Edwards -- Osorio -- Bradley -- Chapman -- Hasler
Ricketts -- Hamilton
Bench:
Bono
Morgan
Morrow
Victor
Spencer
Delgado
Cooper
This will be a way to get everyone without regular minutes a run-out and keep everyone sharp.
Subs:
Morrow for Mavinga / Moor (whichever may need a rest)
Victor for Osorio / Chapman
Morgan for Hasler
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TSN has an article stating that Bill Manning confirmed on the radio this morning that Giovinco will be rested tonight and on Saturday.
http://www.tsn.ca/tfc-to-rest-giovin...mpact-1.861490
So let's move on. Give us the 11 guys that are good to go and let's do what's needed to win and knock MTL out of the picture.
Oh crap, isn't he the ref that swallows his whistle and lets games get physically out of hand? I'd throw out as many of the young guys who can absorb the punishment Montreal is bound to let out. Then again, the Revs have been positively goon-like the last two games, so I'm worried about them as well...
Yup..time to bring it all. Glory waits.
My only concern with this is that Chapman has to be ready to not get knocked around. He's been a little soft the last few games and lost possession by being shouldered out. I could see Piette taking advantage of him.
Bradley is 1 yellow away from suspension....methinks he will not play v NE on Saturday lol.....
Anyone know what happens if he gets 2 yellows? Obviously he's suspended the next game for the red, but would he miss a second game for yellow card accumulation?
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
Or he could get one yellow back for good behaviour tonight.
BTW, found the answer to my question regarding accumulation carrying into the playoffs - it doesn't. Only if you get a direct suspension (two yellows/red) do you miss the first playoff game you're eligible for. It's a two card threshold throughout the playoffs, and you can't get suspended from the Cup game on accumulation, only directly.
So....if Fischer plays....we boo him mercilessly everytime he touches the ball?
I doubt Bradley picks up a yellow card, his yellows are usually strategic, he wont make a rash challenge if he doesn't need to, and given our position in the table he would probably let someone slip by rather than take a card and get suspended.
If he's on the bench, boo him when they announce the roster.
good question....no clue....
ya fair point, but if the game gets heated, I can also see the Captain sticking up for the team.....if he does pick one up, it won't be just because.....
News: Vanney is leaving his two best strikers off the game day squad "as a precaution."
2015 TFC fan: "what is he doing??? This is a game against our key rival!!! It's obvious he is inexperienced and makes poor decisions! We'll never make the playoffs!"
2017 TFC fan: "Interesting. He's giving chances for our depth players to shine and make sure they get some minutes and our star strikers a chance to fully heal before the playoffs start."
Winning changes everything.
I don't care if Montreal is our rival. I would throw this game to keep our best players healthy for the playoffs. But we have a deep squad, so resting those players isn't throwing the game anyway. Still a great chance to win
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/910632187468435456
Vazquez on the bench to start. Cooper taking the CF/roaming role Vazquez occupied last game.
Expecting a closer game with this lineup. Although Montreal is going with a 3-5-2 according to their lineup. I love when teams just try to copy the 3-5-2 to match us straight up; most teams aren't prepared well enough to do it successfully.
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