Toronto FC’s depleted squad received a boost on Wednesday when forward Maicon Santos was able to take part in training in Oakville. It is too early to tell when the Brazilian will be available to return to match action, but it is a step forward in his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out for the last five matches.




“I feel good,” said Maicon. “I want to get back playing as soon as possible but I will have to wait and see how I feel over the next few days and talk to the coaches about my fitness.”




Maicon hasn’t played for Toronto since leaving the win over Chivas on August 7 in the 56th minute.




Chad Barrett is yet to return to full training. The striker remains sidelined by a hamstring injury.




2:30 p.m. UPDATE: Maicon did not complete the whole session and it is too early to tell when he will be available to return to match action.
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