The Whitecaps maintain they can get a result against LAFC in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League matchup on Tuesday
The Vancouver Whitecaps know the odds aren’t in their favour, but they’re presenting an optimistic front.
Head coach Vanni Sartini, who previously likened overcoming the steep deficit as the equivalent of “climbing Mt. Everest,” believes his team has a chance to change how they’re viewed. Sartini said the take-aways from that result, where the Whitecaps had 13 shots with nine on target, highlights the need to not be complacent when attacking teams.
Defender Tristan Blackmon, speaking to the media ahead of the match against the Whitecaps’ California opponents, echoed his coach.Midfielder Ryan Gauld said the Whitecaps have shown “flashes” of their ability this season but Vancouver will “need to be at our best.” Forward Denis Bouanga scored a hat trick in the first matchup and also scored a brace in the first game against the Whitecaps
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