Gertjan Verbeek has named his extended squad for Adelaide United’s clash against Sydney FC on Saturday night.
The Reds have just one win in their past four matches, and know they will have their work cut out when they tackle the ladder leaders.
Riley McGree and Kristian Opseth have both been included in the preliminary squad after overcoming respective injuries, while goalkeeper Dakota Ochsenham has been promoted.
Al Hassan Toure and Daniel Marguš are both unavailable due to international duty with Australia U-23 for the AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand.
Adelaide United squad: 2.Michael MARRONE, 4.Ryan STRAIN, 5.Michaël MARIA, 6.Vince LIA, 7.Ryan KITTO, 8.Riley McGREE, 10.James TROISI, 11.Kristian OPSETH, 14.George BLACKWOOD, 16.Nathan KONSTANDOPOULOS, 17.Nikola MILEUSNIĆ, 18.Lachlan BROOK, 20.Paul IZZO (gk), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN (c), 23.Jordan ELSEY, 26.Ben HALLORAN, 27.Louis D’ARRIGO, 30.Isaac RICHARDS (gk), 40.Dakota OCHSENHAM (gk)
**1-3 to be omitted**
Ins: 8.Riley McGREE (returns from injury), 11.Kristian OPSETH (returns from injury), 40.Dakota OCHSENHAM (promoted)
Outs:
Unavailable: 1.Daniel MARGUŠ (international duty), 29.Kusini YENGI (knee), 31.Mirko BOLAND (knee), 35.Al Hassan TOURE (international duty) 36.Noah SMITH (foot)
Adelaide United face Sydney FC in Round 13 of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season on Saturday, 4 January at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.00pm ACDT. Live and Exclusive on Fox Sports, Kayo Sports and the My Football Live App.
