Toronto FC will again be without Chad Barrett and Maicon Santos for the match at home to Real Salt Lake on Saturday (kick off 7:00 p.m. live on Rogers Sportsnet).




The two forwards have not yet recovered from injury and Coach Preki says he is unsure when either player will be ready to return.




“Physically I am not too great at the moment,” said Barrett after training at Cherry Beach on Friday. “The MRI showed that I tweaked my groin a little bit and re-aggravated my hamstring. It is just a little strain, but this time around I am going to have to be cautious.”




“Hopefully I won’t be out for too long but I am just in the gym at the moment riding the bike and doing weightlifting. It won’t be as fast as when I came back last time but hopefully I won’t miss too much,” explained the former Chicago forward.




Toronto will have to make a change in defence with Nana Attakora suspended. Preki says it is too soon for Doneil Henry to start. The defender graduated from the Academy and signed a pro contract on Thursday.




Preki confirmed Mista will play some part in the match but didn't indicate if the Spanish striker will start or be on the bench. “He is ready to go and is in good spirits. He has looked good in training and will see some action for sure.”
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