Australia Cup Squad Update & Press Conference

Carl Veart has given an update on the squad that travels to Melbourne today to face rivals Victory this Saturday night, with a spot in the Australia Cup Final up for grabs!

Reds Youngster Joey Garuccio – cousin of former Red Ben Garuccio, will travel with the squad and is seeking his first United appearance. 

Josh Cavallo comes back into the side from injury, while returning signing Jordan Elsey makes the squad.

Duzel, Vriends, Goodwin, Madanha and Folami miss out through injury.

Reds coach Carl Veart fronted the media ahead of Saturday night’s ‘Original Rivalry’ Semi-Final showdown against Melbourne Victory. 

Veart discusses

– team news and player availability
– new signings and squad balance
– player roles and flexibility
– our opponents and tactical preparations
– the semi-final and the rivalry

Squad to Face Melbourne Victory
James Delianov
Ethan Cox
Ryan Kitto
Isaías
Ryan Tunnicliffe
Jay Barnett
Javi López
Yaya Dukuly
Austin Ayoubi
Stefan Mauk
Dylan Pierias
Ethan Alagich
Joshua Cavallo
Zach Clough
Jordan Elsey 
Ryan White
Harry Crawford 
Joey Garuccio
Sotiris Phillis
Bailey O’Neil

Unavailable
Luke Duzel (Foot)
Bart Vriends (Quad)
Archie Goodwin (Hamstring)
Madanha (Hamstring)
Ben Folami (Calf)
Panagiotis Kikianis (International Duty)
Johnny Yull (International Duty)
Luka Jovanovic (International Duty)
Fabian Talladira (International Duty)