Ins & Outs | Defender returns after 12 months out

Ufuk Talay & Ante Juric have named their extended squads for this weekend’s matches at Coopers Stadium & Allianz Stadium.

Men’s

There are no fresh injury concerns for Ufuk Talay after their midweek heartbreak against Lion City Sailors.

Sydney FC Semi-Final line-up in the 2nd leg

After picking up a knock, Patryk Klimala returns to the matchday squad for the Isuzu UTE A-League along with Wataru Kamijo.

Aaron Gurd and Alex Grant remain sidelined due to injury.

Sydney FC: 1. Andrew REDMAYNE (GK), 4. Jordan COURTNEY-PERKINS, 6. Corey HOLLMAN, 7. Adrian SEGECIC, 8. Anas OUAHIM, 9. Patryk KLIMALA, 10. Joe LOLLEY, 11. Douglas COSTA, 12. Harrison DEVENISH-MEARES (GK), 15. Leo SENA, 16. Joel KING, 17. Anthony CACERES, 20. Tiago QUINTAL, 21. Zac DE JESUS, 23. Rhyan GRANT, 24. Wataru KAMIJO, 25. Jaiden KUCHARSKI, 31. Jaushua SOTIRIO, 41. Alex POPOVIC, 42. Kyle SHAW.

(Two to be omitted)

Ins: 9. Patryk KLIMALA (return from injury), 24. Wataru KAMIJO (return from injury)

Outs: None

Unavailable: 3. Aaron GURD (collarbone), 5. Alex GRANT (calf).

Women’s

After missing the entirety of the season due to injury, Kirsty Fenton and Kyah Simon are fit and available for selection this Friday night against Adelaide United.

Fenton picked up an ACL injury against Wellington Phoenix last season and recently returned to full training with the team around a month ago. Simon has yet to see action this season also after being sidelined with a few injuries.

Fenton is treated by Sydney FC medical staff and helped by Sky Blues team-mates against Wellington Phoenix in March last year.

Unfortunately for Caley Tallon-Henniker, the injury that forced her off on Saturday afternoon will see her miss the final match after damaging her ankle ligaments.

Also, Shay Hollman will also miss this game due to a thigh injury.

Amber Luchtmeijer comes into the extended squad for Friday’s clash as well.

Sydney FC: 3. Faye BRYSON, 4. Tori TUMETH, 5. Kirsty FENTON, 7. Millie FARROW, 9. Shea CONNORS, 12. Natalie TOBIN, 13. Jasmine BLACK (GK), 14. Abbey LEMON, 15. Mackenzie HAWKESBY, 16. Jordan THOMPSON, 17. Kyah SIMON, 18. Amber LUCHTMEIJER, 20. Princess IBINI, 21. Lucy JOHNSON, 22. Indiana DOS SANTOS, 23. Rubi SULLIVAN, 26. Maddie CASPERS, 28. Beth MASON-JONES (GK).

(Two to be omitted)

Ins: : 5. Kirsty FENTON (return from injury), 17. Kyah SIMON (return from injury), 18. Amber LUCHTMEIJER (promoted).

Out: 24. Caley TALLON-HENNIKER (ankle)

Unavailable: 6. Shay HOLLMAN (thigh), 8. Hana LOWRY (knee).