Cassius Mailula: Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star unable to help Toronto falling against Vancouver Whitecaps

Toronto FC

The attacker has struggled for game time since joining The Reds but will be hoping to get more minutes after his role last weekend.

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Mailula joined Toronto in 2023

He has since made just four top tier appearances

South African featured on Sunday

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Toronto FC were defeated 4-0 in Sunday’s Major League Soccer game against Vancouver Whitecaps at the BC Place.

The South African did not start but was introduced with 12 minutes to go when his team was trailing 2-0. However, he made no meaningful impact as his side went on to concede two more goals.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The 22-year-old had anticipated getting game time when he ditched Masandawana in 2023. In his debut season, he made just three MLS appearances.

The game against Vancouver Whitecaps was his first this year, and as initially put by his coach John Herdman, the 22-year-old is behind Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne in the pecking order.

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WHAT HERDMAN SAID

“They’re things that we, as a team, have to learn to avoid, collectively, to not give away as many chances,” the tactician said as quoted by the club’s website.

“We have been lacking 100% concentration for the full duration of games. At times we’re lacking concentration in key moments.”

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WHAT NEXT?

Mailula will be hoping to get more minutes in the next fixture against Charlotte on Sunday, April 14.

The team has so far collected 10 points from seven matches which puts them seventh in the Eastern Conference.