New arrival Tom Rogic is poised to make his debut in Sunday’s clash against Sydney FC, while our four U22 internationals will also return.
New arrival Tom Rogic is poised to make his debut in Sunday’s clash against Sydney FC, while our four U22 internationals will also return.
Kevin Muscat has named an extended match day squad, which also includes the return of Andrew Nabbout, who suffered a nasty concussion against Western Sydney.
Nick Ansell, Scott Galloway, Jason Geria and Connor Pain all return to the squad, following their time with the Olyroos in Dubai.
Adama Traore will miss his first game of the season, after picking up his fifth yellow card in the loss to Wellington.
Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
Sunday, January 26, Etihad Stadium, 5pm.
Referee: Ben Williams
Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Cream
Assistant Referee 2: Hakan Anaz
Fourth Official: Shaun Evans
TV Broadcast: 4:30pm (AEDT) Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1HD and on Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand).
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1.Nathan COE (gk), 2.Pablo CONTRERAS, 4. Nick ANSELL, 6.Leigh BROXHAM, 7.Gui FINKLER, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 10.Archie THOMPSON, 11. Connor PAIN, 13. Andrew NABBOUT, 14.James TROISI, 16.Rashid MAHAZI, 17.James JEGGO, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (gk), 21. Tom ROGIC, 23.Adrian LEIJER, 24. Scott GALLOWAY, 25. Jason GERIA, 31.Dylan MURNANE.
**Two to be omitted**
Ins: 4. Nick ANSELL (returns from international duty), 11. Connor PAIN (returns from international duty), 13. Andrew NABBOUT (returns from injury), 21. Tom ROGIC (Celtic FC), 24. Scott GALLOWAY (returns from international duty), 25. Jason GERIA (returns from international duty).
Outs: 3. Adama TRAORE (suspension – 1 week), 22. Jesse MAKAROUNAS, 26. Jordan BROWN, 27. Christopher CRISTALDO
Unavailable: 5. Mark MILLIGAN (knee, 3-5 weeks)
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