May 23, 2008 MLS Toronto FC health issues (from Toronto Media Relations)
05/23/2008 10:40AM
Carver expects stars to play
Danny Dichio, Laurent Robert nursing minor injuries
Toronto FC Media Relations
Toronto FC coach John Carver expects Laurent Robert and Danny Dichio to be fit for Saturday's game at D.C. United. Kick off is 7:30 p.m. live on Rogers Sportsnet. Dichio has a slight groin strain and Robert has a sore knee.
"We've got to see how Danny and Laurent are on Saturday morning," said Carver. "Danny's groin is a bit tight and Laurent has a sore knee. We just did a cool down on Thursday and we did a light session on Friday before leaving for D.C. I don't think there is anything to worry about. It is just patching people up again and seeing how they are on Saturday morning," the TFC coach explained.
With the team unbeaten in six games, Carver would like to name an unchanged side. "I'm expecting to have everybody available, but if not I'll just have to look at it. We'll approach the game in the same way we did on Wednesday night, with the same way of playing the game. If we defend as we did and pass the ball a bit better, we'll be ok. We have to retain possession better, but we know that."
The team trained Friday morning at BMO Field before leaving for Washington. Don't forget to catch the game live on Rogers Sportsnet with Gerry Dobson and Craig Forrest, Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
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