CCL confirmed for a return December 15-22. Team is also staying in New Jersey this week to "train" for the game against DC. I guess I prefer that to having them become complacent at home and itching for a long-term return.
Going to be rough though. Even if they botch the game on Sunday, they might not be able to get back home. They'd have to quarantine for 2 weeks and then again before their CCL game. Leaving wouldn't give them much time to practice/keep in shape so they're probably looking at staying in the states until the end of the year. Not ideal.
May never happen but if I am Henry, I send half of the squad back to Montreal tomorrow and play my B squad against DC United. They could manage an upset, so even if they qualify for playoffs they start November 20 so at least the tired ones would have spent some time at home with their family. You also wanna start the CL in good spirits because you are trailing by an away goal.
A lineup as such vs DC united
Bojan-Toye-Shome
Sejdic
Maciel-Saba
Kizza?-Waterman-Fanni-Bayia
Pantemis
Bench ; Orji, Giraldo, Ballou, Corrales, Yao
This team can beat DC United. Its a win win even if they lose.
Send Quioto, Wanyama, Diop, ZBG, Binks, Raitala and more back to MTL. They are too tired and it shows on the field, they all got VERY bad. If he plays them against DC united, DC will win easy. But once again chances are next to none because who is coaching.