Head coach Alen Stajcic has named his extended Isuzu UTE A-League squad for Friday night’s clash against the Mariners.
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The Wanderers are set for their second match in just four days as they return home to face the Central Coast Mariners.
Fresh from a hard-fought 2-1 win over Perth Glory in the West, the Red & Black will be eager to build momentum and push into the Top Six.
Zac Sapsford’s second-half goal secured their first victory of the New Year, a gritty performance that showed the sides determination.
Now the Wanderers turn their attention to a Mariners side struggling for consistency this season, presenting an opportunity for the Wanderers to capitalize on their recent form.
Historically, clashes between these two sides have been tightly contested. Last season, the Wanderers were narrowly beaten in both encounters – a 1-0 loss at CommBank Stadium courtesy of a Marco Tulio strike, followed by another 1-0 defeat in Gosford, where a late Mikael Doka penalty proved decisive.
With the stakes high and plenty to prove, the Wanderers will aim to turn the tide and keep their upward trajectory alive in what promises to be another thrilling contest.
Western Sydney Wanderers squad: 4.Alex BONETIG, 7.Zac SAPSFORD, 9.Marcus ANTONSSON, 10.Alex BADOLATO, 12.Ben HOLLIDAY, 13.Dean PELEKANOS, 14.Nicolas MILANOVIC, 17.Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 18.Oscar PRIESTMAN, 19. Jack CLISBY, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 21.Aydan HAMMOND, 22.Anthony PANTAZOPOULOS, 23.Bozhidar KRAEV, 25.Josh BRILLANTE, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 27.James TEMELKOVSKI, 30.Jordan HOLMES (GK), 31. Aidan SIMMONS, 64.Juan MATA
(One to be omitted)
Ins: 17.Jarrod CARLUCCIO (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 2.Gab Cleur (injured), 5.Dylan SCICLUNA (injured), 8.Jeong TAE-WOOK (injured)
