HARRISON, N.J. – As the Red Bulls enter the Copa America break, the squad inches ever closer to full fitness.
Throughout the season, the injury bug has bitten a host of players, often forcing head coach Jesse Marsch’s hand when it comes to lineup decisions. But with some time off affording the squad a chance to heal up any lingering issues, the Red Bulls are as close to 100 percent as they have been all year long.
“We’ll start to get our full compliment of players,” Marsch stated, “which is exciting.”
After suffering a hamstring injury in training last Tuesday, defender Chris Duvall appears to be recovering nicely.
“Chris is ahead of schedule,” Marsch said. “We’re hopeful that, by Seattle [on June 19], he’ll be back in the picture.”
Missing out on Saturday’s 3-0 win over Toronto FC with a minor groin injury, midfielder Lloyd Sam is “fine” according to Marsch. Removed from the lineup for precautionary reasons, Sam returned to the pitch and trained fully on Wednesday.
Bearing some more good news, Marsch revealed that defender Damien Perrinelle may finally be making his long-awaited return to the team.
Sustaining a torn ACL during last year’s playoff run, the Frenchman has returned from Clairefontaine and should soon find himself back amongst his teammates in Hanover.
“Damien got back last night. He visited the doctors this morning and he’s getting a workout later today. I’m hopeful that he’ll be training by the end of the week.”
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