After Canada’s shock defeat to Jamaica last November, Canada’s interim head coach chose a Canadian squad for Saturday’s Copa América playoff against Trinidad and Tobago without many of the veteran players who led the country to the 2022 World Cup. TSN's Matthew Scianitti has more.
Mar 23, 2024 at 08:22 AM ETAfter Canada’s shock defeat to Jamaica last November, Canada’s interim head coach chose a Canadian squad for Saturday’s Copa América playoff against Trinidad and Tobago without many of the veteran players who led the country to the 2022 World Cup.
Since qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with Concacaf’s best defence, the country’s backline has not gone from strength to strength. In its last four international matches combined, Canada has conceded 10 goals. “Both of us knowing that we have that guy behind us or in front of us to bail , and that the communication is concise and effective.”
Miller is known for his strong tackling, while Crépeau rarely pulls up when charging at any opposition that comes close to his penalty box. Although he spent 10 months recovering from a shattered leg he suffered intercepting Philadelphia forward Cory Burke in extra time of the 2022 MLS Cup, Crépeau still does not hesitant to use his body to disrupt any attack.
The spine of Canada’s defence is still perceived to be the country’s weakness, so Crépeau and Miller will need strong actions to back up their strong intentions. But their self-belief isn’t simply good self talk, it’s bolstered by the confidence of the men whose international jobs they’re apparently taking over.
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