Ralph Priso to Start at Centre-Back for Canada Against Tunisia
Canada hosts World Cup-bound Tunisia at BMO Field on Tuesday night in the second Toronto friendly of the March international window. Rain and lightning delayed kickoff by 45 minutes, with Canada Soccer targeting an 8:30 p.m. start.
Match context
Jesse Marsch wants a much stronger opening performance. On Saturday against Iceland, Canada conceded two goals inside the first 25 minutes.
Jonathan David converted two penalties to salvage the result. The coach will seek a cleaner defensive display on home turf.
Expected lineup changes
Maxime Crépeau is set to start in goal after Dayne St. Clair began the previous match. Richie Laryea looks likely to keep the left-back spot while Alphonso Davies remains absent.
There is a question over who will partner Laryea in central defence. Reports indicate Ralph Priso to Start at Centre-Back for Canada Against Tunisia as he receives a chance to play the role.
Priso has impressed as a central defender under Jesper Sørensen in Vancouver. Marsch will evaluate his performance in a Canada shirt.
Midfield and attack
Jonathan Osorio entered as a substitute against Iceland, replacing Mathieu Choiniere for roughly 26 minutes plus stoppage time. With Ismaël Koné returning from suspension, Osorio is unlikely to start.
Osorio still could see 20-plus minutes at BMO Field. Up front, Marsch started Jonathan David with Cyle Larin on Saturday.
The coach has hinted that Tani Oluwaseyi will start alongside David against Tunisia. That pairing will be monitored closely by fans and staff.
Conditions and outlook
Weather disrupted pregame preparations and delayed the kickoff. Marsch has urged improved field conditions ahead of summer competitions.
Expect tactical tweaks and fresh faces as Canada seeks a more composed showing. Filmogaz.com will provide further updates and postmatch analysis.
