Adelaide United is set to kick-off the new Isuzu UTE A-League season against Central Coast Mariners on Friday with a strong squad available for selection.
The Club can confirm a number of players have been battling various injuries throughout preseason, however Bernardo, Hiroshi Ibusuki, and Nestory Irankunda have all successfully overcome their injury concerns and are available for selection.
Defender Harry Van der Saag, who underwent surgery in December to repair a tear in his right medial meniscus, has also been continuing rehabilitation and is nearing a return to pitch work.
Current Injury List
Jay Barnett (Hamstring)
Barnett underwent surgery during pre-season and has made a successful return to pitch-based rehab. His progress will be closely monitored over the coming weeks.
Josh Cavallo (Achilles)
Surgery sidelined Cavallo at the end of last season. He has been progressing well in pre-season and is currently building his loads and capacity on the pitch.
Panagiotis Kikianis (Ankle)
Kikianis underwent ankle surgery following an injury sustained with the youth team during pre-season. He has been progressing well and will begin to join in team training in the next fortnight.
Harry Van der Saag (Knee)
Van der Saag is nearing a return to pitch work after surgery to repair a tear in his right medial meniscus.
Adelaide United kicks off its season against Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium this Friday. Tickets are available here.
