Brosque backs youngsters to blunt Wanderers attack
A 19-year-old Sydney FC defender is set to make his debut in the Sydney derby, but Wanderers' troubled attack makes them the perfect opponent, says Alex Brosque.
Dominic Bossi is a football reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald.
A 19-year-old Sydney FC defender is set to make his debut in the Sydney derby, but Wanderers' troubled attack makes them the perfect opponent, says Alex Brosque.
"Is money dominating the game that much?"
Sydney FC will be looking to fast-track a European central defender into their squad this week in the wake of a looming defensive crisis as a result of a costly win over Central Coast Mariners.
A freak injury to Seb Ryall just two minutes into Sydney FC's clash with the Mariners has reduced their defence to bare bones ahead of next week's derby against the Wanderers.
After slumping to another defeat, Western Sydney Wanderers are putting all their hopes on a comeback this season on Saturday night's A-League derby.
The day Sydney FC saw defensive stalwart Matt Jurman head for the departure lounge at the international airport, they welcomed back a man long regarded as the future of their backline.
A season that began with so much promise is threatening to end in a whimper for Adelaide United.
With a war chest equivalent to $450,000 in annual earnings, Sydney FC are looking to pounce on the Serbian Super League payment crisis to find a bargain signing previously unattainable for an A-League club.
Has a high squad overhaul resulted in the Wanderers' inconsistent form? Coach Tony Popovic does not think so.
Western Sydney Wanderers' new signing Terry Antonis will not be rushed into the starting lineup for Friday night's clash against Melbourne City despite the absence of captain Dimas Delgado in the midfield.
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