Video | 2018 Open Cup – Pre-training Scrum with James O’Connor

0:06 – On confidence level of the team after beating Toronto 2-1 to end 9-game losing streak
0:18 – On keeping players refreshed, ready
0:45 – On scouting the Union
1:07 – On message to players so as to not look past Philly, to focus on Open Cup and not MLS play
1:26 – On specific timetable for when Joe Bendik could return to the starting lineup
1:42 – On if Bendik’ benching is a message to perennially starting players that no position is safe
2:06 – On significance of making Open Cup semifinals
2:24 – On mindset of playing players who hadn’t seen much playing time this season
2:56 – On if he’s received injury updates on Scott Sutter (adductor), Jonathan Spector (hamstring), Lamine Sané (quad)
3:10 – On what Rocha brings to the team
3:35 – On how he approached the losing streak when he first took over the head-coaching job of City

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