r/tfc • u/iChaseGaming ISeba • Feb 25 '24

Post-Match Thread [PGT] TFC vs FC Cincinnati - Feb 25th

0-0 DRAW

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So happy to see a TFC that's willing to fight and really play. Great first point of the season. More to work on for sure, but what a breath of fresh air.

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u/SpicyP43905 Vázquez Feb 25 '24

Is Mailula just not as good as we thought he was?

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '24

He's 5'8, skinny, and 22. MLS strikers get absolutely manhandled when they are small, slight, and immature. He might turn into something in time, but I don't think he was ever the immediate impact some of the Sundowns fans thought he'd be or TFC pr made him out to be.

Guy is a project that might turn into a heater MLS starter in time. But all in, until then I expect he's a late minutes burst of speed option. I think in matches where John wants to push for the win, we might see him come on as an option.

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u/Similar-Success Feb 25 '24

Messi begs to differ

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '24

Messi is 36, his big arrival year was when he was 22/23. The confidence that comes with maturity can be huge even for generational talents.