"We know that it's important to show up and do well on Friday so we are quite confident with where we are right now. We're excited. We have a game plan and if we stick to it, I think we'll be okay."

The guests are winless this season with a 0-1-4 and there will be that desire to try and halt that run at North York.

Wanderers have the likes of Daniel Nimick, Giorgio Probo, and Riley Ferrazzo to call upon for assistance but York have been buoyed by last week’s spirited display at Calgary where they fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Cavalry FC.

Eustáquio also revealed what his approach for the match will be for the upcoming contest.

He said: "I think the game plan was obviously in the making right after the Calgary game. It's a situation that we have two days to prep for the game. This strategy was built; the way we want to play and defend and attack was already stipulated. I'm not going to save the world in two days so I just want to make sure that the players know exactly what the game is. I'm pretty confident they understand the message, they understand what they have to do and we're excited to see how tomorrow turns out. "

York United captain Mo Babouli is expected to make a return to the starting line-up after sitting out the trip to Calgary with a back injury with Eustáquio revealing the treatment room has been a lot quieter this week.

"I think we're probably at our healthiest point so far this season. It's important to not only have players fit and to be able to play 90 minutes, but to have those players involved in training sessions. I think it helps the team be more competitive, " he said.

"I'm quite happy with the sessions we've had this week. Everybody's hungry not only for the three points but to be involved."

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