Cochrane likely to sit against Columbus

Although no one is coming right out and making a definititive statement, it seems highly unlikely that defender Ryan Cochrane will even make the bench for this weekend’s game against the Columbus Crew.

Cochrane hasn’t taken part in any scrimmages or exercises this week where there was even a chance of contact.

Trainer Bruce Morgan said that the medical staff is “continuing to evaluate Cochrane with respect to the demands placed upon him at practice.”

Head coach Frank Yallop was just a tad more forthcoming.

“I’m hoping [Cochrane] is available, but I’ve got to go with what the doctors tell me,” said Yallop. “I’d love to say ‘Well, don’t worry about it,’ but he was completely knocked out. It’s usually two weeks [recovery]. It’s been eight days right now…I doubt he’ll be involved. He hasn’t trained for a week, and he hasn’t done anything. It would be tough for him to play.”