What role did Armas' firing play?
Joshua Kloke, Toronto FC staff writer: With a new interim coach in Javier Perez, there appears to be a clean slate for Altidore to resume his role in Toronto FC's attack. Armas's system that required forwards to press off the ball with continued pace was at odds with the way Altidore plays the game as a forward who uses his size to hold up play.
Toward the end of his tenure, Armas declined to answer questions about Altidore and it appeared their rift had no end in sight. But with the departure of Armas, cooler heads seem to have prevailed. Altidore has continually wanted to get back into the lineup, and he now likely has that chance.
What role could he play for TFC this season?
Kloke: TFC are in need of goals. Their 16 goals in 12 games rank in the middle of the Eastern Conference, and with forward Ayo Akinola on international duty during the Gold Cup, TFC will need Altidore to regain his form from his earlier seasons with the club, and quickly.
While he may not start in TFC's next game given that he has not played since May 22, he could slowly work his way back into match fitness and into the lineup soon afterwards. If Perez can figure out a way to get both Akinola and Altidore together in the lineup, and keep Altidore healthy, TFC's attack immediately looks more potent.
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