Canada fans have called for Nottingham Forest loanee Richie Laryea to be named in the starting lineup for their World Cup opener against Belgium next week.
The full-back is currently on loan with MLS side Toronto after signing on a season long-loan back in the summer. The move back to America came just six months after a move to the City Ground.
Laryea arrived in Nottingham from Toronto back in January, but made just five appearances for the club before returning stateside on a temporary deal. He will now be looking to gain a place in the Canada starting XI for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
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The defender had a chance to impress in the nations’ warm up game against Japan on Thursday, despite being named on the bench for the game, the Forest man had a big impact on the outcome. After coming on with half an hour to play, Laryea caused his opposition full-back a number of problems as Canada pushed for a winner.
The pressure paid off with the 27-year-old drawing a foul in the box in the 95th minute of the game to win Canada a late chance to go into the tournament on a high. Lucas Cavallini made no mistake as the Maple Leafs came out as 2-1 winners.
Canada are next in action when they take on Belgium in their first World Cup game next Wednesday. Ahead of that game, fans have taken to social media to react to Laryea’s impact.
Here’s what just some had to say.
Namu Yoon : Canada controls 2nd half vs Japan, this team showed thru WCQs it's a 2nd half team, with stamina & mental toughness. Stars were David, Allistair, Junior, Laryea.
Hoilett timeless, must be given a spot on wings or front 3. RB/RWB can be filled by Allistair, Laryea , Tajon. #CanMNT
Rarcus 2.0 : Will never understand why Jack Colback was playing ahead of Richie Laryea. Absolute difference maker going forward #CanMNT
Alex Gold-Apel : Richie Laryea was incredible off the bench today #CanMNT
Doug Gilpin : #CanMNT Ritchie Laryea doing Ritchie Laryea things!
Let’s goooooooo Canada
Daniel Ayik : Laryea doing what he does best, create chances. Still confuses me as to why he wasn't given a fair shot at Forest #CanMNT #TFCLive
Jaimin : Laryea MUST start for Canada
Austin Kronebusch : What a sequence to earn the penalty late. Laryea will be a handful for defenders with how explosive he is. 2-1 Canada and a big win before the World Cup!
Alex : Man there's no way that Laryea isn't in starting 11 against Belgium.
Colin Smith : @RichieLaryea_ is gonna get signed to a big club after this World Cup. He's is quickly becoming world-class.
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