2023-06-23 22:11:47
This is becoming a recurring theme for CF Montreal, but their inability to win away from Stade Saputo is a thorn in their side.
The visit to Charlotte, a team that has not won in its last four games, is a great opportunity to make amends. Montreal’s record (1-8-1) on opposing courts is hard to explain, following last year’s success in such situations.
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The Bleu-Blanc-Noir beat Minnesota and Nashville 4-0 and 1-0 at home in their two most recent outings. Bryce Duke believes that it will be necessary to be inspired by it.
“We have to play the same way. I know that away games are difficult and you have to adapt to a different atmosphere. The game plan changes a bit. We have to stay calm, stick to our plan and if we score quickly, that can give us more leeway,” the midfielder said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Do it for the donuts
Head coach Hernan Losada is trying to get the same message across. The confidence acquired over the past few weeks will have to be used, especially once morest a direct opponent in the standings.
Montreal has two points more than Charlotte FC in the Eastern Conference. Their home ground, Bank of America Stadium, isn’t the friendliest either, with its artificial turf and hordes of hostile spectators.
After Wednesday’s win and the planned trip, Mason Toye admitted he and his teammates had less energy. However, a tempting reward can serve as motivation.
“The guys are a little tired, we will have to recover quickly for Saturday. It was another great home win, another shutout, he said of the win over Nashville SC. We get donuts every time we get a shutout. It’s always nice to arrive in the morning with donuts.”
A puzzle
One position in particular will catch the eye in Losada’s starting XI on Saturday, that of right-back. Aaron Herrera (Guatemala) and Zachary Brault-Guillard (Canada) are in the national selection and Lassi Lappalainen is still injured.
Mathieu Choinière might return to this position he has held a few times in recent years.
“He is a player who has already played in this position. We’ll see. I find it a shame because I like the work he does in midfield. Now we are in a bit of a special situation,” wondered the Argentine coach.
Upon their return to Quebec, CF Montreal will play two consecutive games at Stade Saputo, once morest New York City FC on July 1, and Atlanta United the following Saturday.
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