HANOVER, N.J. – As the weeks go by, the New York Red Bulls find themselves closer and closer to becoming a fully fit squad.

Meeting with the media at the team’s training facility, head coach Jesse Marsch revealed that both Gideon Baah and Gonzalo Veron have been making steady progress and could well feature in New York’s matchup with Orlando City SC on Friday night.

“We don’t worry about the turf,” Marsch said of playing at Camping World Stadium. “I think both are in a position where they are getting themselves more and more ready. I think both will be available for selection on Friday.”

Both Baah and Veron were injured in New York’s first win of the season back on March 19, suffering similar hamstring injuries. But after a full week of training under their belts, both players have made progress in their quest to return to the pitch.

In order to facilitate his recovery process, Marsch elected to loan Baah to New York’s USL affiliate, New York Red Bulls II, for an abbreviated appearance on Sunday afternoon. The Ghanaian international logged 45 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Charlotte Independence.

“It was good to get him some minutes and get him back to full fitness; that was the main emphasis,” Marsch added. “We’ll be looking forward and try to keep pushing his fitness and sharpness.”

Also returning to action was defender Connor Lade, who had picked up a groin strain in the lead-up to New York’s 3-2 win over Orlando City SC on April 24.

“Connor will be ready for selection this weekend, as well,” Marsch stated.

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