Good question. I don’t think he was mentioned in the Thursday press conference.Originally Posted by Red CB Toronto
I’m guessing no he won’t play. But Ibarra, Oso, Insigne and probably Hedges will start or get minutes.
Good question. I don’t think he was mentioned in the Thursday press conference.
I’m guessing no he won’t play. But Ibarra, Oso, Insigne and probably Hedges will start or get minutes.
Last edited by los sonadores; 07-15-2023 at 12:31 PM.
Interesting match.
I would say only 2 things:
1. If TFC will not win this one, I see zero chances to make the playoffs. Yes, not even a draw will do anything IMO.
2. I'm a bettor, but I would not touch this game with a pole! This is valid both for betting on sides or on the goal total bets.
Betting on this one is like throwing darts while blindfolded, because for me anything can happen: it can be a blowout by Chicago or a TFC win by 1 goal, at the same time can be a 1-0 win for a side, or something like 2-2 or 3-2.
I mean TFC is due big time to score at least a goal, right? We can't go forever without scoring...
PS: TFC has 0.783 goals scored per match in all 23 MLS matches until now, and 1 goal in the last 5 - this is shocking!.
Last edited by PizzaEatingYeti; 07-15-2023 at 12:28 PM.
Probably the most excited I have been for a match in 3 months. Really looking forward to seeing our new look midfield with no MAK. I think we might even score a goal.
I think he might. Even though Terry has simplified what they're doing, it's still based on support positions and tendencies ingrained under Bob over last two years, and Blessing used that offensive set for four years in LAFC. He's not going to need much time to adjust.
I felt badly for him watching the video, as he clearly wanted success in his home town. He was doing a lot of community work here, too.
But having said that, I think he made so many mistakes in possession and in short passing that he was probably demoralizing to play with. The number of times he cheated up to the center line to support offensive possession and then blew that possession must've been driving them crazy.
Some fan keeps point out that he led the league in tackles but what they don't point out is that most of those were trying to recover balls he'd lost.
But Amir pointed out this the other day, which is slightly more relevant to our problems:
Ah, maybe but if he arrives on Thursday night or Friday and we already have a new mid starting tonight I’d be surprised if he also starts. Terry seems to use all his subs so maybe second half minutes.
And yeah, a bit odd we’ve swapped a Bob eight for another one!
Last edited by los sonadores; 07-15-2023 at 03:18 PM.
have a feeling this one will be real real real low scoring lol. Like 0-0 levels of low scoring. If Ibarra can give our D some breathing room, SJ Back. No striker and only Insigne with Kerr and maybe Oso will leave us without a lot of chances on net again lol. Maybe terry gives that young lad a runout up top that's been getting substitute appearances... Batiz who's got some wheels and desire to make runs.
This game is gonna be won or lost on a set piece lol - that's my prediction, tie all the way
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1680362631171915779
That CB duo could be trouble.
Another 4-4-2. Hedges and Mabika are both healthy enough for the bench. Not sure Dunfield is the guy.
Mabika might have a slight knock but that looks like a test match for those 2 starting.
Midfield should be interesting.
I understand Hedges being on the bench, have no idea why Mabika isn't starting. Could be a long 1st half.
This may not be a sentiment anyone else shares, but I thought Mabika was problematically out of position several times in the last game. He wasn't as sharp.
Don't know if it's that or just that he didn't practice as well this week, but I think starting day in and out hasn't been great for his game.
No Insigne? He apparently passed a muscle scan over a week ago. I dunno, starting to wonder if he's done.
No Insigne lol what a farce and a total waist of money probably go down as the worst DP signing in MLS history when this is done .
Unless Dunfield has been told he has the job already after losing his first 3 games, I question starting your worst 2 CBs with your job potentially on the line.
We need data to tell us Rosted and O’Neil are not very dependable apparently
[QUOTE=SoccMan2;1992586]No Insigne lol what a farce and a total waist of money probably go down as the worst DP signing in MLS history when this is done .[/QUOTholdingE]
lets hope they are holding him back because of a move.this season cant end soon enough
Very little data is available concerning Shane O'Neill after 150+ games played in MLS. I'd give him another 50 games to make sure the sample size isn't too small.
they are already censoring terry at his pressers maybe the mastermind manning is pulling the strings
Will we ever get a proper pregame again with Apple TV? God forbid.
It’s definitely not the coaches choice here. Nobody would trot out the lineup willingly.
I wonder who else is going on the trade block. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s someone like Servania.
Currently our deepest position is CM. Remember the last time that was the case? We started a midfield diamond with Vazquez, Osorio, Delgado and Bradley.
Anyways, enough whinging about the lineup. We need a result.
Hmm...an actual formation graphic
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1680374250627035137
osorio at cm in a two cm formation is usually bad news defensively
Interesting little bit on that one sequence where Chicago took the ball to the line - the wide shot showed both Kerr & JMR ball watching way back out of the 18.
Oso can do a job as part of a double pivot. I believe Ibarra is the first legit 6 he has played with. His partnership with Delgado was so great based on both of theirs workrate and half a decade of playing together. I don't believe the 4-4-2 is the right formation for us though.
Good God. He's just got nothing left.
No Ayo, you actually did hit that shot that far wide...
CJ Sapong is where the attack goes to die.
Sapong or Ayo or both?
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