LeoH037 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Nice. Ensures he is in form going into Qatar. Happy that he will most likely retire with the club too. Cheeta and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjoes Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I mean just check out the players mentioned in the same breath as our Atiba.. Marcelo, Gomez, ..incredible reminder once again of the company he belongs with. sebdeserio and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Not in the squad today. Anyone know what’s going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Not in the squad today. Anyone know what’s going on? Injury. Don't know what type dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 getting treatment...but even when ready I doubt he would play a big part at close to 40 as Ismael seemed uninterested so seemed like the re-signing wasnt his call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 It will be really interesting to see how Herdman treats Atiba in the buildup Qatar. With his age, recent injuries, and probably limited playing time in the buildup to the WC, I wonder if he still starts for us in at least a couple of games or if he will be used more as a depth player. Ivan, johnyb and DeRo_Is_King 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: It will be really interesting to see how Herdman treats Atiba in the buildup Qatar. With his age, recent injuries, and probably limited playing time in the buildup to the WC, I wonder if he still starts for us in at least a couple of games or if he will be used more as a depth player. Was thinking the same thing. It's a real shame for this to be the situation just before his first and last chance at a WC. Hoping for better days. He deserves it. Edited August 14, 2022 by DeRo_Is_King Ivan and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Surely he can't start at the world cup unless he is at full fitness. If Oso stays in top for and Atiba can't get any burn in the next 2 months then Herdman will have to make a decision. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 12:57 PM, Kadenge said: Injury. Don't know what type All I can find is "muscle injury" Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Not in the line up today for Besiktas. Fotmob says he's out a few weeks with a muscle injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just being in the squad at the World Cup would be amazing for Atiba I'm sure. I love Hutch but honestly at 40 I don't think he plays much. I doubt he starts any games. Maybe a second half sub appearance. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 While it is amazing on every level that Atiba will be representing Canada at a World Cup, if he is healthy and match fit he will most likely play significant minutes. Herdman trusts him and he is arguably still a top player for our CMNT. If I had to guess I think he will start 2 games and come off the bench in the other group game. Him and Staq will be base of our midfield. Corazon, johnyb and Kadenge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treppy2 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Club Linesman said: While it is amazing on every level that Atiba will be representing Canada at a World Cup, if he is healthy and match fit he will most likely play significant minutes. Herdman trusts him and he is arguably still a top player for our CMNT. If I had to guess I think he will start 2 games and come off the bench in the other group game. Him and Staq will be base of our midfield. Agreed. Also, he’s currently at 97 caps. If he plays in two pre-World Cup friendlies, you can bet your bottom dollar that Herdman will reward him for all he’s done for Canada by letting him lead the team out in the first World Cup match to celebrate his 100th cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 If you watched Arsenal yesterday, you heard this chant for Saliba for a good 20 minutes at least over 2 halves and at the end. Can easily be replaced by Atiba in Qatar. TOcanadafan, lowlander, Approve My Account Pls and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 How many of us projected that Atiba would start vs Mexico at home in Edmonton during WCQ? Not only did JH start him but he had a very strong performance in a crucial game. If he is match fit he will play an integral role in Qatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJsens1 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 22 hours ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Just being in the squad at the World Cup would be amazing for Atiba I'm sure. I love Hutch but honestly at 40 I don't think he plays much. I doubt he starts any games. Maybe a second half sub appearance. I’m not gonna say he plays 90 minutes every game, but I think you’re underestimating his importance. He can still play at a very good level. Rightly or wrongly, the coaching staff sure thinks so based on his CB roles throughout qualifying (although in Qatar that would be a bad move). What I think his most important factor will be in that first game in particular, is his experience. We are going to be a nervous, emotional side. His calming presence and leadership will be instrumental that first game versus Belgium if things go awry or the ref is “giving them the calls” or something like that anyway. I’d be shocked if he didn’t get the start. Kadenge, MtlMario and gator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, EJsens1 said: I’m not gonna say he plays 90 minutes every game, but I think you’re underestimating his importance. He can still play at a very good level. Rightly or wrongly, the coaching staff sure thinks so based on his CB roles throughout qualifying (although in Qatar that would be a bad move). What I think his most important factor will be in that first game in particular, is his experience. We are going to be a nervous, emotional side. His calming presence and leadership will be instrumental that first game versus Belgium if things go awry or the ref is “giving them the calls” or something like that anyway. I’d be shocked if he didn’t get the start. Start over Eustaquio and Osorio though? I know he is still good and that's why he's making the World Cup squad, but I'm not sure he's a starter at his age now. and watching WCQ he didn't stand out in particular either. Solid though, yes. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I can see Herdman starting him vs Belgium in the first match if he has been playing fairly regularly at club level for the reasons @EJsens1 eluded to, he can be a calming influence and I don't think he would be overwhelmed against anyone, I just don't want to see him at CB unless it is a dire emergency! MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 19 hours ago, red card said: If you watched Arsenal yesterday, you heard this chant for Saliba for a good 20 minutes at least over 2 halves and at the end. Can easily be replaced by Atiba in Qatar. Thats is a chant that we have already used for ATIBA in past. Many years ago. So it isnt new RS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJsens1 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Start over Eustaquio and Osorio though? I know he is still good and that's why he's making the World Cup squad, but I'm not sure he's a starter at his age now. and watching WCQ he didn't stand out in particular either. Solid though, yes. I truly think Atiba starts over him. I think we are gonna be conservative like we were against the US in Nashville. 4-5-1 and use our speed on the counter. Assuming all are healthy/in form, this is the line up I see: David Davies Eustaqiuo Hutchinson Buchanan Adekugbe Laryea Miller Vitoria Johnston Borjan I see Larin, Hoilett, Osorio as our first options off of the bench for this game if we need a goal. I think Hutchinson is the veteran needed in the mids and Vitoria/Borjan for the back line MauditYvon, MtlMario and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Difficult to say how much time Atiba will play. I think it will depend on match fitness. I still think he starts over Osorio, but that could change if he doesn't get much playing time at Besiktas. Whatever the decision, he deserves a spot on the roster and definitely still offers a high level of play, leadership and experience. Wish him the best and really rooting for him. It would be nice to celebrate 100 caps at a WC - especially at 39. NVsoccer, rkomar, TOcanadafan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Not in the line up again today. Fotmob days he's out until early September dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 42 minutes ago, narduch said: Not in the line up again today. Fotmob days he's out until early September It will be a tragedy if he has waited this long and somehow doesn’t get to play in Qatar. I am not one to overly emphasize the “brotherhood” to the detriment of guys who are in form and match fit but there is a unique exception I would make for Hutch. NVsoccer, Bdog, narduch and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 59 minutes ago, narduch said: Not in the line up again today. Fotmob days he's out until early September johnyb, narduch and Kadenge 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 We already knew the coach didn't rate him and his contract renewal was decided by club management. No surprise there! The Real Marc and sebdeserio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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