Impact’s Oduro, Jackson ready to fill in for injured striker Mancosu
MONTREAL — Veteran Dominic Oduro and youngster Anthony Jackson-Hamel both say they’re ready to take on extra work while striker Matteo Mancosu recovers from a thigh injury.
It will be up to coach Mauro Biello and his staff to decide whether to move the speedy Oduro from the right wing to centre forward or make Jackson-Hamel the starter in the six-to-eight weeks that Mancosu will be on the sidelines. The only other forward on the roster is six-foot-five rookie Nick DePuy, who may also see some game action.
“You respect the coaches decision wherever he places you,” Oduro said Wednesday. “I’m not a stranger to that position.
“I played it fairly well last year at the beginning until Didier (Drogba) came back. If he wants me to stay on the wing and put Jackson up top, it’s whatever it takes for us to win games. If my number’s called I’ll be ready no matter what position.”