Clint Peay says ‘all is sweet’ with Carles Gil forward of essential playoff matchup

The most recent on Carles Gil: The Revolution sustained a double hit within the opening recreation of the playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday after not solely taking a 3-1 loss, but additionally an harm to group captain and playmaker Carles Gil.

Gil, 30, was subbed off with a proper leg harm shortly after Philadelphia scored its opening aim. On condition that the Spaniard led New England in each objectives (11) and assists (eight) within the 2023 common season, his presence is essential to the group’s probabilities of avoiding elimination within the second recreation of the best-of-three collection at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 8.

Throughout his weekly radio interview with “Zolak & Bertrand” on 98.5 The Sports activities Hub, interim Revolution head coach Clint Peay offered readability on Gil’s standing.

“I feel he’s tremendous,” stated Peay. “He’s again with the group in coaching. I feel he simply had just a little little bit of a scare there with the harm he took within the recreation, however all is sweet.”

The complexion of the sport modified after Gil was subbed off, with the Revolution changing into much less in a position to work the ball via midfield and maintain possession. The trigger or nature of Gil’s harm was not particularly revealed, however laborious tackles from Union defenders performed a job.

Peay stated that he’ll do what he can to keep away from a repeat of Sport 1.

“I feel it’s a phrase with the officers earlier than the sport, that they’re conscious of how the primary recreation went and simply how [Philadelphia] performs on the whole, they’re a really bodily group,” he stated when requested what could possibly be finished to guard Gil.

“Once they can take a shot on Carles or every other of our influential attacking gamers, they need to try this,” Peay stated “It’s going to be necessary that we make the refs conscious.”

Peay additionally stated that New England gamers must make their very own changes.

“For Carles and for these guys, it’s discovering methods to keep away from these challenges when you’ll be able to. Perhaps getting the ball off your toes just a little faster at occasions and discovering pockets the place [Philadelphia] can’t set you up for a nasty shot.”

If New England can win the second recreation at residence, it could power a decisive third matchup again in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 12. The winner of the primary spherical collection will face the winner of FC Cincinnati vs. New York Crimson Bulls.

Trivia: In 2020, the Revolution knocked out the No. 1 seeded Union 2-0 in a playoff upset. Who scored for New England that day?

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Trace: One participant is Polish, the opposite is Canadian. Neither nonetheless play for the Revolution.

Scores and schedule:

The Celtics crushed the Pacers 155-104 on Wednesday. Eight Boston gamers reached double-digits in what proved to be a snug win.

Tonight, the Bruins host the Maple Leafs at 7:30 p.m.

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Highlights from the Rangers’ World Collection win: Texas defeated Arizona 5-0 in Sport 5 to win the collection, 4-1. It’s the primary title within the group’s historical past.

Additionally, an interview with Nathan Eovaldi: The previous Crimson Sox pitcher turned the primary participant to win 5 video games as a starter in postseason historical past. He pitched six scoreless innings in Sport 5, enhancing his numbers in potential clinching playoff video games in his profession to 4-0 with a 1.03 ERA.

On today: In 2014, the Patriots defeated the Broncos 43-21. It was a convincing win for Tom Brady in opposition to his rival, Peyton Manning. Brady threw for 333 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas Manning — regardless of throwing for 438 yards — tossed two interceptions.

Julian Edelman caught 9 passes for 89 yards and a landing, including one other on particular groups with an 84-yard punt return for a rating within the second quarter.

Day by day spotlight: Third division Saarbrücken staged a historic upset within the German Cup on Wednesday, defeating powerhouse Bayern Munich 2-1 with a aim within the remaining seconds of the sport. It was a second their followers will always remember.

Trivia reply: Adam Buksa, Tajon Buchanan