Tuiloma has been on the bench the last 2 Charlotte MLS games. The MLS is played at a quicker pace than the ALM (it's currently a lot cooler stateside, so that helps). He must be reasonably fit for Charlotte to trust him with a bench spot. And then Tommy Smith has only played 113 mins for Macarthur the last 6 weeks, and he was picked.
Wouldn't surprise if Billy T & Bazeley had a chat, and Tuiloma said I will hopefully get some MLS game time when fellow defender Uronen heads off with Finland in the March window. Makes sense for everyone he skips the AWs this time. Especially when his MLS club future must now be up in the air. Reckon AFC Auckland will be in talks with him.
But also yes for sure with Surman & Bindon emerging so quick, Smith, Pijnaker & Tuiloma are not longer automatic squad selections.
Wouldn't surprise if Billy T & Bazeley had a chat, and Tuiloma said I will hopefully get some MLS game time when fellow defender Uronen heads off with Finland in the March window. Makes sense for everyone he skips the AWs this time. Especially when his MLS club future must now be up in the air. Reckon AFC Auckland will be in talks with him.
But also yes for sure with Surman & Bindon emerging so quick, Smith, Pijnaker & Tuiloma are not longer automatic squad selections.