WCQ: Third Round - Window 2 (October 7-13, 2021)

[canuckgbp]

2 minutes ago, Floortom said:

Even ignoring the fact that we're short on depth due to injuries, you cant "go for it" three matches in a row. Look at the last window - by matchday 3 we were down Larin, Kennedy, and Phonzie due to knocks.  You don't think that can happen again?

And we need to win that Panama game. Can't give any more points at home. 

[narduch]

We need to win the Panama game but we also need to pick up more than 3 points this window.

[canuckgbp]

We may match up better against Mexico then Jamaica honestly. With Jamaica's directness and speed it can be a big problem for us in the back. 

 

[Floortom]

3 minutes ago, canuckgbp said:

We may match up better against Mexico then Jamaica honestly. With Jamaica's directness and speed it can be a big problem for us in the back. 

 

Jamaica has little experience playing together and doesn’t have much of a home field advantage (not even sure if they will have any fans in attendance). If I’m targeting an away match for points it’s that one over Azteca by far

[canuckgbp]

1 minute ago, Floortom said:

Jamaica has little experience playing together and doesn’t have much of a home field advantage (not even sure if they will have any fans in attendance). If I’m targeting an away match for points it’s that one over Azteca by far

I doubt they will be as poor as last window. Maybe a rotated lineup for us could be enough to draw in Jamaica though. It is a tough decision for Herdman.

 

 

[king1010]

 

[canuckgbp]

We also might have to live with the fact that Davies is only good for two starts. I believe the media said he came into the Canada camp last window with a slight injury so maybe he is good for all three games this time barring something else developing. 

Two starts would keep Bayern happy. We didn't need him against ES last window.... I think he will be needed against Panama for that final game though. 

[EJsens1]

There’s a lot of good debate on the approach to the Mexico game.  I think coining the term “go for it” is the wrong way to look at it.  Let’s give this squad a little more credit.  I said earlier in this thread that we can hang with this team and the gap has closed the last 2-3 years considerably.  I like a balanced approach to this window.  Start your good players and asses each game as it plays out.  We have 5 subs to make quick changes.  Hopefully the injuries aren’t as big a factor going into next week 

[canuckgbp]

2 minutes ago, king1010 said:

 

Sounds promising. 

All we need is a ETA.

Edited October 1, 2021 by canuckgbp

[RS]

7 minutes ago, canuckgbp said:

Sounds promising. 

All we need is a ETA.

Before 2pm ET. That's when Herdman has a media call to discuss the lineup.

[trc2014]

40 minutes ago, king1010 said:

 

Moving pieces due to travel sounds concerning.  Hope he is referencing between games and not travelling in from clubs (which always seems to be a nightmare for Adekupbe)

[canuckgbp]

7 minutes ago, trc2014 said:

Moving pieces due to travel sounds concerning.  Hope he is referencing between games and not travelling in from clubs (which always seems to be a nightmare for Adekupbe)

I read "moving pieces" as in lots of moving parts. I could be mistaken though now that you bring that up. 

[Floortom]

 

 

 

Edited October 1, 2021 by Floortom

[Jith12]

Squad has been released: 

https://www.canadasoccer.com/news/canada-soccer-announces-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-squad-for-october-matches/

Borjan, Larin and Atiba are all there despite injury/Covid concerns. Brault-Guillard recalled. Millar, Shaffelburg, Brym and Cornelius get their first WCQ call-ups.

Edited October 1, 2021 by Jith12

[canuckgbp]

CANADA
GK- Milan Borjan | SRB / FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade)
GK- Maxime Crépeau | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
GK- James Pantemis | CAN / CF Montréal
CB- Derek Cornelius | GRE / Panetolikos FC
CB- Doneil Henry | KOR / Suwon Samsung Bluewings
CB- Kamal Miller | CAN / CF Montréal
CB- Steven Vitória | POR / Moreirense FC
FB- Samuel Adekugbe | TUR / Hatayspor FC
FB- Zachary Brault-Guillard | CAN / CF Montréal
FB- Alistair Johnston | USA / Nashville SC
FB- Richie Laryea | CAN / Toronto FC
M- Stephen Eustáquio | POR / FC Paços de Ferreira
M- Liam Fraser | USA / Columbus Crew SC
M- Atiba Hutchinson | TUR / Beşiktaş JK
M- Mark-Anthony Kaye | USA / Colorado Rapids
M- Jonathan Osorio | CAN / Toronto FC
M- Samuel Piette | CAN / CF Montréal
M- David Wotherspoon | SCO / St. Johnstone FC
F- Charles-Andreas Brym | NED / FC Eindhoven
F- Lucas Cavallini | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
F- Jonathan David | FRA / Lille OSC
F- Cyle Larin | TUR / Beşiktaş JK
W- Tajon Buchanan | USA / New England Revolution
W- Alphonso Davies | GER / FC Bayern München
W- David Junior Hoilett | ENG / Reading FC
W- Liam Millar | SUI / FC Basel
W- Jacob Shaffelburg | CAN / Toronto FC

[Floortom]

Shaffelburg and Liam both get the call!

 

edit: Brym?? thats a werid one

Edited October 1, 2021 by Floortom

[Obinna]

No Arfield, interesting!

[canuckgbp]

27 Players if I can count? 

[Yoginess]

Just now, Obinna said:

No Arfield, interesting!

Seems unlikely he will be able to work his way back into the squad now, unless he really picks up his club form.

[dyslexic nam]

Just now, Obinna said:

No Arfield, interesting!

Stick a fork in him.  He’s done. 

[dyslexic nam]

Shaffelburg, ZBG, Brym and Cornelius as new additions. 

Larin and Borjan joining despite injury/illness issues.  
 

Interesting…

[JamboAl]

Predict that might be it for Arfield.  If so, thanks for your service.

[king1010]

Hutch and Larin!

They must be close to returning if they're in and Kennedy is out. Also shows they're all in as they could of easily stayed in Turkey 

[Fullback]

Brym over Tesho is the only head scratcher for me.

Good to see an increased squad size, which means guys like Liam, Jacob, and ZBG all get to be included (who all definitely deserve it).

Borjan still in the squad too which has me optimistic

[king1010]

3 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Shaffelburg, ZBG, Brym and Cornelius as new additions. 

Larin and Borjan joining despite injury/illness issues.  
 

Interesting…

And Millar.