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Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar FC
Top scorers:
Sydney: Alex Brosque, Bruno Cazarine, Shannon Cole,
Midfielders Nicky Carle (back) and Rhyan Grant (knee) are still sidelined by injury, but Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine (back) and Alex Brosque (groin) are set to return to the fold, allowing coach Vitezslav Lavicka to deploy a nearly full-strength attack force against Ange Postecoglou’s in-form side.
“Bruno started full training with the team this week so he should be available. I think he is very close to be ready,” Lavicka said. “Brosquey has a special program but today he joined the team for full training so we will see how he is after that and make the final decision about him later.”
The Sky Blues will have their work cut out against a highly mobile Brisbane outfit boasting just one loss in twenty games this year.
“They probably play the best football in the A-League this season, so it’s a great challenge for us,” Lavicka said.
“We have respect for the Roar because they play very well but we also have a clear intention and a big desire to be successful, and a responsibility to the Sydney FC fans to show we are a good team and beat them.”
Captain Terry McFlynn said his charges were not to be intimidated by the Roar’s form thus far, and instead must concentrate on avoiding a repeat of the mistakes and lapses in concentration that lead to last Saturday’s drubbing on the Central Coast.
“After a performance like that last week we have to focus more on ourselves, make sure we get our game right. We’ve spoken about what we need to do, practised it in training this week, and now it’s all down to Sunday,” he said.
“It’s a challenge we’re relishing and looking forward to. (Last week’s loss) hurt everyone at the club; players, staff, the fans, so it’s up to us to get it right this Sunday and turn it around with a win.”
The loss against Central Coast took the wind out of Sydney’s sails after a resurge in form saw them climb to one point outside the top six. But even with this latest defeat, McFlynn insists the season is far from over for Sydney FC.
“We haven’t given up the prospect of making the finals; we’ll never give that up until it’s mathematically impossible. We’ve had a solid week of training and the mood in the camp is positive, very confident and we’re looking forward to the game,” he said.
In their previous encounters this season Sydney went down 1-0 away to the Roar in August, and in October earned a 1-1 draw at the SFS.
Sydney FC will be cooking up a storm before taking on the Roar, with a sausage sizzle from 3.30pm outside Gate A. $1 from every sausage sold will go to Football United, a not-for-profit organisation that helps improve the lives of refugee, migrant and indigenous youths and families.
Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar FC
Top scorers:
Sydney: Alex Brosque, Bruno Cazarine, Shannon Cole,
Midfielders Nicky Carle (back) and Rhyan Grant (knee) are still sidelined by injury, but Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine (back) and Alex Brosque (groin) are set to return to the fold, allowing coach Vitezslav Lavicka to deploy a nearly full-strength attack force against Ange Postecoglou’s in-form side.
“Bruno started full training with the team this week so he should be available. I think he is very close to be ready,” Lavicka said. “Brosquey has a special program but today he joined the team for full training so we will see how he is after that and make the final decision about him later.”
The Sky Blues will have their work cut out against a highly mobile Brisbane outfit boasting just one loss in twenty games this year.
“They probably play the best football in the A-League this season, so it’s a great challenge for us,” Lavicka said.
“We have respect for the Roar because they play very well but we also have a clear intention and a big desire to be successful, and a responsibility to the Sydney FC fans to show we are a good team and beat them.”
Captain Terry McFlynn said his charges were not to be intimidated by the Roar’s form thus far, and instead must concentrate on avoiding a repeat of the mistakes and lapses in concentration that lead to last Saturday’s drubbing on the Central Coast.
“After a performance like that last week we have to focus more on ourselves, make sure we get our game right. We’ve spoken about what we need to do, practised it in training this week, and now it’s all down to Sunday,” he said.
“It’s a challenge we’re relishing and looking forward to. (Last week’s loss) hurt everyone at the club; players, staff, the fans, so it’s up to us to get it right this Sunday and turn it around with a win.”
The loss against Central Coast took the wind out of Sydney’s sails after a resurge in form saw them climb to one point outside the top six. But even with this latest defeat, McFlynn insists the season is far from over for Sydney FC.
“We haven’t given up the prospect of making the finals; we’ll never give that up until it’s mathematically impossible. We’ve had a solid week of training and the mood in the camp is positive, very confident and we’re looking forward to the game,” he said.
In their previous encounters this season Sydney went down 1-0 away to the Roar in August, and in October earned a 1-1 draw at the SFS.
Sydney FC will be cooking up a storm before taking on the Roar, with a sausage sizzle from 3.30pm outside Gate A. $1 from every sausage sold will go to Football United, a not-for-profit organisation that helps improve the lives of refugee, migrant and indigenous youths and families.
