The final 23-man squad will be confirmed prior to the July 2 start of the tournament’s 12-country preliminary round, which will determine the final three entries in the 16-team main field that includes Qatar as a guest side.
Choosing the final roster will be a challenge given the delicate balance between club and country, especially in a congested schedule due to the pandemic.
The preliminary roster includes several players Canada would like to claim for its own but has yet to bring aboard.
“As far as I know, I’m available for the Gold Cup,” he said Friday.