Andres Cubas could debut for Vancouver Whitecaps at rival Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com

Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini mentioned the Paraguayan worldwide gained’t begin however shall be an choice off the bench.

Extra importantly, Sartini mentioned, is getting the defensive midfielder built-in along with his new teammates, which this journey, albeit a brief one, gives.

“He performed two video games along with his nationwide workforce final week, however earlier than that he was like a month off and he had a protracted flight, so , as traditional, he is a bit drained,” Sartini advised reporters Monday after coaching. “He’s getting tailored, but it surely’s necessary that he makes the journey with us. We don’t know if he’s going to play a bit or not, however he will put himself within the group and perceive what MLS is so it’s going to be an necessary journey for him, for positive.”

The 26-year-old was signed by Vancouver from French membership Nimes in late April to a four-year Designated Participant contract. Earlier than enjoying in Ligue 2, he was at Talleres, Defensa y Justicia and Boca Juniors throughout Argentina.

“We all know he’s an excellent participant, he’s good technically and he is excellent at profitable the ball again, so these are all qualities that shall be necessary to enhance our workforce and to enhance our midfield,” Sartini mentioned. “He is wanting good. Once more, we have to work with him and hopefully he will be at high situation very quickly.”