Disgruntled Italian star Federico Bernardeschi has been benched for Toronto FC\u0027s game Saturday against D.C. United.
Bernardeschi, who has not scored in nine games, dropped a bombshell in a virtual availability with reporters after the stoppage-time defeat.“I think this city, the fans, everybody, don’t deserve this,” he added. “And I think maybe we need to change something. We need a little bit more tactics. We need an idea how we play, because this is the real problem for me. It’s impossible to play like this when we play without idea.
Considering Bernardeschi is the team’s leading scorer with thee goals and three assists this season, not to mention the league’s fourth-highest paid player at $6.295 million US, benching the Italian is quite the statement. “What we have to be really cautious of is Toronto has some really good players who can hurt you. And at any given moment, those players can hurt you and win the game for Toronto.”
Listed as out on Toronto’s injury list were defenders Sigurd Rosted and Shane O’Neill, midfielders Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio, Alonso Coello and Victor Vazquez, and forward Adama Diomande. Forward Deandre Kerr was listed as questionable, going through concussion protocols.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disgruntled Italian star Federico Bernardeschi benched for TFC game against D.C. UnitedDisgruntled Italian star Federico Bernardeschi has been benched for Toronto FC\u0027s game Saturday against D.C. United.
Read more »
Disgruntled Italian Federico Bernardeschi benched for TFC game against D.C. UnitedToronto FC coach Bob Bradley benches Federico Bernardeschi
Read more »
Lufthansa intends to fully take over Italian carrier ITA Airways, CEO saysLufthansa will take a 41% stake in ITA Airways by way of a £325-million capital increase that will flow directly to the Italian carrier, the German group said on Thursday
Read more »
Bear who killed runner in Italian Alps spared death for now by courtA ruling by an administrative court in Italy\u0027s Alpine region spared, for now, the life of the bear who fatally attacked a runner last month
Read more »
Salad Pizza Wine: The team at Montreal restaurant Elena chooses their own adventureMore than 115 mix\u002Dand\u002Dmatch Italian recipes from award\u002Dwinning Montreal restaurant Elena.
Read more »
Lewis Hamilton says new Mercedes deal is close, no Ferrari talksLewis Hamilton denied talking to Ferrari about a move to the Italian F1 team and said he was close to agreeing a new contract with Mercedes.
Read more »