Gertjan Verbeek has announced his extended squad for Adelaide United’s crucial clash against Western United on Saturday.
The Reds are back in action at Coopers Stadium and will be determined to snap a two-game losing streak.
In a huge boost for Adelaide, Ben Halloran, who signed a two-year extension yesterday, has been included in the preliminary squad and could feature.
Meanwhile, midfielder, Stefan Mauk, and defender, Ryan Strain, are also available for selection after overcoming respective injuries.
Lachlan Brook is also back from international duty.
Adelaide United squad: 2.Michael MARRONE, 4.Ryan STRAIN, Michaël MARIA, 6.Stefan MAUK, Ryan KITTO, 8.Riley McGREE, 10.James TROISI, 11.Kristian OPSETH, 14.George BLACKWOOD, 17.Nikola MILEUSNIĆ, 18.Lachlan BROOK, 20.Paul IZZO (gk), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN (c), 23.Jordan ELSEY, 26.Ben HALLORAN, 7.Louis D’ARRIGO, 29.Kusini YENGI, 31.Mirko BOLAND, 40.Dakota OCHSENHAM (gk), 49.Mohamed TOURE
Ins: 4.Ryan STRAIN (returns from injury), 6.Stefan MAUK (returns from injury), 18.Lachlan BROOK (returns from international duty), 26.Ben HALLORAN (returns from injury)
Outs:
Unavailable: 16.Nathan KONSTANDOPOULOS (knee – season), 24.Pacifique NIYONGABIRE (adductor – 1 week), 35.Al Hassan TOURE (foot – 5 weeks)
Adelaide United host Western United in Round 22 of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season on Saturday, 7 March at Coopers Stadium. Kick-off is at 4.30pm ACDT. Gates open at 1.00pm. Live and Exclusive on Fox Sports, ABC, Kayo Sports and the MyFootball Live App.
