Patrick Vieira remains optimistic that Andrea Pirlo will be available for the second leg of NYCFC’s Eastern Conference semifinals match against Toronto.
The Italian missed the first leg defeat at BMO due to tightness in his calf but the outlook is sunnier for the second leg, according to the Head Coach.
Pirlo returned to the training field at SUNY Purchase for a light session on Thursday and his manager is hopeful that he will be able to come back into content for Sunday’s showdown at Yankee Stadium.
The 37-year old has undergone an MRI scan on the affected area and Vieira updated journalists on Andrea’s prognosis on Wednesday.