Marco Kurz has named his preliminary squad for Adelaide United’s Round 19 clash with Western Sydney Wanderers at Coopers Stadium on Saturday night.
The Reds are unbeaten in their previous five matches, while losing just once in their preceding 10 games.
Ken Ilsø returns from suspension while winger, Pacifique Niyongabire and midfielder, Vince Lia, have also been promoted.
Striker, Jordy Thomassen, is also in line to make his home debut for the Club.
Adelaide United squad: 1.Daniel MARGUŠ (gk), 2.Michael MARRONE, 3.Scott GALLOWAY, 4.Ryan STRAIN, 6.Vince LIA, 7.Ryan KITTO, 8.Isaías SÁNCHEZ (c), 10.Ken ILSØ, 11.Craig GOODWIN, 14.George BLACKWOOD, 16.Nathan KONSTANDOPOULOS, 19.Jordy THOMASSEN, 20.Paul IZZO (gk), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN, 23.Jordan ELSEY, 24.Pacifique NIYONGABIRE, 31.Mirko BOLAND, 32.Carlo ARMIENTO
**two to be omitted**
Ins: 6.Vince LIA, 10.Ken ILSØ (returns from suspension), 24.Pacifique NIYONGABIRE (promoted)
Outs: 17.Nikola MILEUSNIĆ (ankle)
Unavailable: 9.Baba DIAWARA (knee), 18.Lachlan BROOK (knee), 26.Ben HALLORAN (ankle)
Adelaide United host Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 19 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season on Saturday, 16 February at Coopers Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.20pm ACDT. Gates open 6.20pm.
