New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser says he plans to deploy Italian star Federico Bernardeschi, converted to wingback last season under John Herdman, in a more attacking role this year.
Toronto FC's Federico Bernardeschi, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Andres Cubas vie for the ball during the first half of the Canadian Championship final soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser says he looks to deploy Italian star Bernardeschi, converted to wingback last season under John Herdman, in a more attacking role this year.
Fraser recalled watching a game last season where Bernardeschi seemed to spend most of the game behind the centre back on his side of the field. Insigne, a winger who ranked second on the league pay scale at US$15.4 million, could also see a more central role in the midfield or possibly up front. Fraser said the team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, marking the first 11-on-11 game since the start of training camp.
Midfielder Patrick McDonald, taken in the third round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, has made an impression despite taking a knock to the knee Thursday.
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