Possible Absences for TFC in the Match Between Houston Dynamo vs Toronto FC

In this match, where Toronto FC will face Houston Dynamo in Texas, it seems that several of their players might be completely ruled out, as confirmed by John Herdman in a press conference ahead of the game.

Moreover, it appears that one of their key figures will not be available to play this coming Saturday, in what promises to be a very tough match against a team from the Western Conference.

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After several weeks of rest, Toronto FC returns to MLS.

After being eliminated from the Leagues Cup, TFC had about 15 days to catch their breath amid a difficult stretch of the season. However, it seems that those two weeks of rest were not enough for some players, as John Herdman mentioned that there are doubts about whether these players can even play a few minutes against Houston Dynamo.

The players in question are Nicksoen Gomis, Tyrese Spicer, Brandon Servania, and Lorenzo Insigne. Reports suggest that the Italian star suffered a groin injury, and his progress will be monitored over the coming days, but for now, he is questionable for the match against Houston Dynamo.

Meanwhile, the other three players are dealing with possible muscle strains. For instance, Brandon Servania has had very few minutes over the past year, and it seems that, besides competing in MLS, Toronto FC will also have to face Forge FC in the semifinal of the Canadian Championship just a few days later. The ideal plan would be to rest several key players so they can be at 100% for that match.

John Herdman's main goal is to win the Canadian Championship match, leading Toronto FC to another final in the tournament. However, we will see at the last moment on Saturday which players Herdman decides to field against Houston Dynamo.

It was also mentioned that Federico Bernardeschi, after suffering an injury against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup, seems to have fully recovered and will be available to play against Houston Dynamo. But the opposite is true for Lorenzo Insigne, whose groin issues suggest that he will miss the match and instead return to action against Forge FC, considering that John Herdman's current priority seems to be the Canadian Championship.