SANFORD, Fla. — More than anything, Orlando City coach James O’Connor hopes his newest designated player will bring a new element to his team’s attack — unpredictability.
The coach said midfielder Mauricio Pereyra brings an extra edge — he’s creative off ball, unafraid to shoot from long distance. Between the recent additions of Pereyra and Robinho, O’Connor is looking to create an attack that is multi-faceted, difficult for opposing teams to adjust to on defense.
“I think it’s trying to get something a little different,” O’Connor said. “For an opponent, if you don’t know the player you’re playing against is going to do, I think it’s very hard to defend against.