Stephen Eustaquio
Los Angeles FCCM
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Dec 21, 1996 (29)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
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Returns to training
Eustaquio (undisclosed) has returned to training with the Canada squad ahead of Wednesday's crucial clash against Switzerland, according to Joshua Kloke of TheAthletic.
Analysis: Eustaquio's absence from Sunday's session had raised immediate concerns given his importance to Canada's midfield, having played almost every minute of the tournament thus far. His return to the training pitch is a significant boost for coach Jesse Marsch heading into a fixture where a point or better would see Canada top the group. Canada will be relieved to have their key midfield figure back in contention, with Ismael Kone already ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup leaving the squad short of midfield options for such a high-stakes clash.
Absent from training
Eustaqio was not in training Sunday ahead of Wednesday's match against Switzerland, according to Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.
Analysis: Eustaqio was absent from training Sunday, but the Canadian team offered no reason for his absence. This is a bit of a concern for the team if an injury is present, as he has only missed one minute in regular time of the World Cup thus far. However, he could've been absent for other reasons, leaving his true status for Wednesday up in the air. With Ismeal Kone (leg) already out for the rest of the World Cup, either Jonathan Osorio or Mathieu Choiniere would likely step into a starting role, with Nathan Saliba already expected to have a bigger role.
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