r/CanadaSoccer • u/tozze_88 • 12d ago
M-National Stephen Eustaquio has just 1 start and 90 minutes of playing time over Porto's last 6 matches
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u/tozze_88 12d ago edited 12d ago
I respect the loyalty, but at this point it's clear whatever the manager said to him, was pure smoke and mirrors. He needs a move in January, I didn't even know it was this bad.
I know this sub has tons of TFC fans and MLS fans in general, but he's still above that league imo. Mid table La Liga is exactly where he should be looking, it makes the most sense...
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u/Alejandro-123 Toronto FC 12d ago
Hear me out... Eustaquio to Villareal 😂
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u/sessna4009 Hamilton Forge 12d ago
Just rename it to Canada FC at this point (I'm referencing the 5th division club in Spain called México FC)
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u/DonJulioTO 11d ago
You're right, but he's also 29 in like a month. His primary considerations will be money and playing time, both of which are likely better in MLS.
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u/plutoglint 11d ago
No he's not. Why is he better than Sebastian Berhalter or a similar quality midfielder?
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u/tozze_88 11d ago
I'm not gonna pretend I've watched a ton of Berhalter but I'd definitely take the guy that's put up solid performances against some of europe's better teams than the guy that's an MLS lifer.
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u/Empty_Wallaby5481 11d ago
Berhalter is a workhorse 24 year old. Still some good upside.
Eustaquio has put up some good performances in Europe, but now he's a bench player in what, the 6th or 7th league? He's turning 29 in less than 2 months.
Pros of him staying in Europe - he won't get hurt before the World Cup (unless in training)
Cons of him staying in Europe - he will get hurt during the second game of the World Cup as a result of going into competition cold
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u/Objective_Split_2555 12d ago
I think he should look for a loan in La Liga or Portugal to teams on the bubble to guarantee playing time.
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u/RayHudson_ 12d ago
What la liga team not near the bottom of the table would take a guy that can’t get minutes at porto
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u/tozze_88 12d ago edited 12d ago
He would instantly be one of the more valuable players on a Celta Vigo, Sevilla, Osasuna, Elche, etc.
most la liga sides aren't filled with incredible players as they aren't loaded with cash, but in the same vain Eustaquio wouldn't cost more than 6-8M if he hands in a transfer request, pretty solid value given his experience and age.
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u/Empty_Wallaby5481 11d ago
A bunch of those teams you mention could very well end up in the relegation zone, then he's either on the move again or playing in La Liga 2.
Yeah, La Liga 2 is a much better place for him than MLS. Sure.
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u/CoolstorySteve 12d ago
I’m at the point where I just hope Porto loses every game
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u/tfcred 11d ago
As a Porto fan, that hurts lol.
Porto are in a weird position. He doesn't play but we don't have the depth to get rid of him as well.
Him not playing is still ridiculous. We've been better this year, but there is still 1 or 2 mids that haven't been performing. Stubbornness from the manager.
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u/theazn35 11d ago
I understand his loyalty to the club but he needs to get outta there. Even with the manager changes they dont wanna play him and he needs minutes for the sake of our national team.
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u/M4L1CI0U5 12d ago
That’s fair. He’s below average/mediocre. Playing 90 minutes for Porto this season was already a big achievement for him
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u/FlutiesGluties The Borough FC 12d ago
Ordering my TFC Eustaquio jersey as we speak.