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Toronto FC coach Fraser sees more attacking role for Italian star Bernardeschi
New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser says he plans to deploy Italian star Federico Bernardeschi, converted to wingback last season under John Herdman, in a more attacking role this year.
And there could also be a shift for fellow designated player Lorenzo Insigne.
Fraser says depending on formation, he can see Bernardeschi playing as a winger, forward or attacking midfielder underneath the striker, likely on the right side.
“I don’t intend to play him as a wingback,” Fraser said Friday from the club’s training camp base in Marbella, Spain. “I hate to say anything’s set in stone but I can’t imagine a scenario in which I would want to play him as a wingback.”