TORONTO — Michael Bradley will be back in his familiar defensive midfield role when Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.

Injuries in the backline, particularly to veteran centre back Drew Moor, have prompted coach Greg Vanney to use Bradley in the back three at times this season. Vanney, happy with the play of Chris Mavinga and Gregory van der Wiel at centre back, says it was always only a temporary measure.

Toronto (9-15-6) is seven points out of the playoffs with four games remaining. It needs to win out and get help from other fronts.

Vancouver (11-12-7) is also chasing the post-season. The Whitecaps are six points out of a playoff spot with four games remaining.

Moor remains questionable for the weekend game due to an ongoing calf issue

Vanney says the team is waiting to see how striker Jozy Altidore's ankle injury responds this week. He had to come off early the last two games because of it.