(Los Angeles) Canada will face South Africa this Sunday in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Who will Jessie Marsh trust in this elimination match? There are certainties and certain bets to be made. Review.
Guardian
Maxime Crepeau: Crepeau prevented a first-half goal against the Swiss but also made an error in the second success. Regardless, we donโt see Jesse Marsh replacing him at this stage of the tournament.
Defenders
Alistair Johnston : Johnston is one of Canadaโs best players at this World Cup. He especially shone against Qatar, winning in his right lane. The undisputed owner.
Luc de Fougerolles : He also didnโt score the two Swiss goals very well, especially the second one. But overall he has been Canadaโs best center back this summer.
PHOTO BY ABBY PARR, Associated Press.
Moise Bombito (15)
Moise Bombito : Here we are betting that Bombito is ready and that he will thus be able to replace Derek Cornelius, who has a difficult tournament ahead of him.
Richie Laria : Although Alphonso Davies is getting closer to returning to action, it will be difficult to dislodge the pugnacious Richie Laryea from the left-back position.
Backgrounds
Nathan Saliba: With just two assists and a goal in 123 minutes of play at this World Cup, Saliba has shown that he has his place in this team. And that the gap between him and Ismael Kone is not that big, even if Kone had that โX factorโ that could open the match.
PHOTO BY ALBERT HEA, REUTERS
Nathan Saliba (25)
Stephen Estakio: After performing well in the first two matches, Estakio was forced to give up his starting place in the Swiss national team due to a physical problem. Mathieu Choiniereโs introduction on the hour mark changed the game.
Attackers
Tajon Buchanan: Having performed masterfully against Qatar, Buchanan remained cautious against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland. With South Africa heading into the round of 16, itโs time for some great play from Canadaโs most natural right winger.
Jonathan David: it is impossible to do without the best forward in the history of the Canadian menโs team. And this despite the fact that he had his pluses (hat-trick against Qatar) and minuses (whitewashed in the other two matches).
PHOTO BY ABBY PARR, Associated Press.
Jonathan David
Kyle Larin: Before every Team Canada game this summer, we wondered which forward would be paired with Jonathan David. So far, Larin has responded with two goals in three matches. But Promise David may soon be ripe for more playing time.
Ali Ahmed: Both Liam Millar and Ahmed could be called upon here. Letโs take the starting player from the last match. If Alphonso Davies returns to the game, he could replace the left winger to avoid the full-backโs big hits.