Sydney FC Head Coaches Ufuk Talay and James Slaveski have named their extended squads for another busy weekend of A-League action.
Our Ninja A-League Women travel to Queensland to face Brisbane Roar on Friday night and the Men are preparing for a Saturday evening home clash with Adelaide United.
Slaveski’s side head to Imperial Corp Stadium looking for a strong response following three consecutive defeats, while Talay has been boosted by the inclusion of two new signings as the Sky Blues aim to build momentum in front of their home supporters.
Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC Women – Friday 13 February, Imperial Corp Stadium – 7.30pm
Goalkeeper Sofia Fante has been promoted into the travelling squad, meaning the Sky Blues will take three shot-stoppers to Brisbane.
Kirsty Fenton will miss the fixture after receiving a one-match suspension following her send-off against Canberra United last Sunday, while Hana Lowry has been added to the unavailable list with a meniscus injury. The remaining unavailable players continue on the club’s long-term absentee list.
Sydney FC Women: 1. Heather HINZ (GK), 2. Madison AYSON, 4. Tori TUMETH, 7. Amelia CASSAR, 9. Jodi ULKEKUL, 13. Riley TANNER, 14. Abbey LEMON, 15. Mackenzie HAWKESBY ?, 16. Willa PEARSON, 17. Claire CORBETT, 18. Amber LUCHTMEIJER, 19. Skye HALMARICK, 23. Rubi SULLIVAN, 24. Caley TALLON-HENNIKER, 30. Tiahna ROBERTSON (GK), 31. Sofia FANTE (GK), 32. Bianca GALIC.
(None to be omitted)
Ins: 31. Sofia FANTE (GK) (promoted).
Outs: 5. Kirsty FENTON (suspended – 1 week)
Unavailable: 6. Shay HOLLMAN (leg), 8. Hana LOWRY (knee), 10. Indiana DOS SANTOS (knee), 12. Natalie TOBIN (pregnant), 21. Sarah HUNTER (collarbone), 26. Madeleine CASPERS (rib).
Sydney FC v Adelaide United – Saturday 14 February, Allianz Stadium – 7.35pm
Head Coach Ufuk Talay is delighted to add new signings Ahmet Arslan and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to his extended squad for Saturday night’s home clash with Adelaide United.
Otherwise, it is the same group which travelled to Auckland last weekend, leaving Talay with a selection dilemma as he weighs up who to omit from the final matchday squad should he opt to include the new arrivals.
It has been confirmed Arslan will wear the number 70 and Stamatelospoulos will be number 80.
Sydney FC Men: 5. Alex GRANT, 6. Corey HOLLMAN, 7. Piero QUISPE, 9. Victor CAMPUZANO, 10. Joe LOLLEY, 12. Harrison DEVENISH-MEARES (GK), 13. Pat WOOD, 16. Joel KING, 17. Ben GARUCCIO, 20. Tiago QUINTAL, 22. Mathias MACALLISTER, 23. Rhyan GRANT, 24. Paul OKON JNR, 30. Alexander ZAVERDINOS (GK), 32. Marcel TISSERAND, 36. Rhys YOULLEY, 41. Alexandar POPOVIC, 44. Akol AKON, 70. Ahmet ARSLAN, 80. Apostolos STAMATELOSPOULOUS.
(Two to be omitted).
Ins: 70. Ahmet ARSLAN (new signing), 80. Apostolos STAMATELOSPOULOUS (new signing).
Outs: None
Unavailable: 1. Gus HOEFSLOOT (wrist), 11. Abel WALATEE (groin), 35. Al Hassan TOURE (calf).
