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But after starting the first four games of the season, Califf has been reduced to being a spectator of late, arguably Torontos fifth choice at centre back. On Tuesday, he was nowhere to be seen. "He had a virus last week. Hes been away for a few days actually," said Nelsen when asked about the absence. Its worth noting that Califf was acquired before Nelsen, a former central defender himself who is just two years older than Califf, was installed as manager. Nelsen reminded reporters of the fact when asked if the relationship between club and player was no longer viable. "When I came in, knowing that Toronto had signed Danny, it was like all five centre backs weve got, it was all for them to compete for two jobs," he said. "Everybody in their career has to go from pecking order one to pecking order five. Thats life, its how you react to it. "All we want from Danny, all we ask of him is we set up an environment that people can work hard, put their head down and try and get on the spot. 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