Giovinco is practising again and could return next week.
Jozy Altidore will cheer on from the sidelines while serving a suspension. Sebastian Giovinco is in the final stages of recovering from an injury.
Toronto FC hosts the Columbus Crew on Friday night without their star strikers but as coach Greg Vanney pointed out Thursday, Toronto’s depth has been a significant factor in its seven-game MLS unbeaten streak. And it’s about to be tested once again.
“Scoring goals,” Vanney said with a laugh when asked about the challenges TFC faces without Altidore and Giovinco.