Positive news with Reds’ injury list

While Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says there is positive news when it comes to the club’s lengthy injury list, squad rotation remains a luxury as TFC prepares for Saturday night’s match at Minnesota United.

“Obviously we have limited options, so we are going to see where guys are,” Bradley said. “There’s a lot of work going on (in the trainer’s room).”

The trip to Allianz Field will be TFC’s third game in a week, following a 2-1 win over D.C. United last Saturday and 0-0 draw with the Chicago Fire, both at BMO Field.

Toronto, at 3-5-8, is still missing defender Shane O’Neill, midfielders Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio, Victor Vázquez and Alonso Coello and forward Adama Diomande. But Bradley can call on defender Sigurd Rosted and midfielder Brandon Servania, who have recovered from injury. Both were on the bench Wednesday, with Servania coming on in the 60th minute. Rosted has not played since May 9 because of a rib injury. Servania had to leave last Saturday’s win in the 20th minute after a knock.

Osorio, who has not played since April 22 with a strained knee ligament, could return to full training next week.

“So that would be sort of an indication that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Bradley. “Yes, there are still some others that are longer-term, but that would be a nice thing. With Sigurd back, I feel like we’ve got a few more options.”

After winning only one of seven matches in May in all competitions, TFC faces a less congested June with just four dates and an 11-day international break mid-month.

At 0-4-3 away from BMO Field, Toronto is one of four MLS teams yet to win on the road (along with Houston, New York City FC and Vancouver).

Minnesota, at 5-6-4, sits seventh in the West but has won just once at home.

“Always just a solid team with good basic football ideas,” said Bradley.

Minnesota is winless in its last three in all competitions, losing 2-1 at Austin on Wednesday after taking an early 1-0 lead.

Adrian Heath’s club, outscored 7-2 in its last three outings, is making changes. Minnesota waived Canadian international defender Doneil Henry this week, opening an international spot on the roster. Attacking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, suspended for not joining the team at the start of this season, could be on the Minnesota bench Saturday.