Report: Insigne argues with interim coach Dunfield, leaves TFC training

An argument with interim head coach Terry Dunfield led to Lorenzo Insigne leaving a Toronto FC coaching session, Joshua Kloke and Tom Bogert of The Athletic reported Friday.

Insigne was reportedly sad when Dunfield had the Italian ahead break up reps on a drill with 20-year-old Deandre Kerr. As he departed from the pitch, Insigne reportedly made “derogatory comments” about TFC and the way in another way he’s handled compared to different MLS stars. 

He additionally mentioned that he would resolve if he would play in TFC’s subsequent recreation towards the Columbus Crew. The Athletic additionally reported that this isn’t the primary time Insigne has walked out on a observe.

A spokesperson from the workforce confirmed to The Athletic that Insigne returned to coaching Friday, is scheduled to journey with the membership to Columbus, the place he’s eligible to play on Saturday.

It has been a disappointing marketing campaign for Toronto, which has failed to choose up some extent since firing Bob Bradley as head coach on June 26.

The Athletic had beforehand reported in May that Insigne was a part of a gaggle of gamers who gathered on a convention name with the intention of getting Bradley eliminated.