Sydney FC’s current type resurgence will “mean nothing” if they’ll’t beat the battling Brisbane Roar at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Sky Blues, who’ve gained three matches in succession to maneuver into the A-League’s prime six. will begin as sizzling favourites in opposition to the struggling Roar, who haven’t gained of their previous six matches.
However, one in every of Brisbane’s three wins this season got here in opposition to the Sky Blues, who misplaced 3-1 to the Queenslanders at Kayo Stadium in November.
The Roar led 2-0 after 12 minutes and had been by no means threatened.
“We were disappointed in the first 15 minutes last time out against Brisbane,” Sydney coach Steve Corica stated.
“We lost concentration and moments in matches and we can’t afford that against a team like Brisbane.
“They’re very good defensively and they have pace upfront as well, so we need to be ready from the start on Saturday.”
Sydney midfielder and former Roar star Luke Brattan gained’t settle for any type of complacency in opposition to Brisbane.
“The last three games mean nothing if we don’t back up and beat Brisbane,” Brattan stated.
“We know what to expect but the main thing is that mentally we’re in the right place, and hopefully in front of our home fans we can put on a good show and continue the winning streak.”
Sydney will likely be with out English striker Adam Le Fondre, who will likely be sidelined for a number of weeks after injuring his hamstring in his aspect’s 1-0 win over the Wanderers in final Saturday’s derby at CommBank Stadium.
Pat Wood is Le Fondre’s anticipated alternative in Sydney’s beginning aspect.
“He’s a fantastic young player,” Brattan stated of Wood.
“He’s proven that he can score goals and it’s just about him being confident and being prepared for the weekend.”
The Roar’s hopes of inflicting an upset must be boosted by the presence of former Socceroos star Robbie Kruse.
The 34-year-old attacker’s return look for Roar after just lately rejoining the membership was set to happen final week in opposition to the Central Coast Mariners.
But Kruse missed Brisbane’s 2-1 loss as a result of start of his second youngster.
The Roar are hoping Kruse and up to date signing Stefan Scepovic, a former Serbian worldwide striker, can remedy Brisbane’s lack of efficiency in assault.
In 16 matches this season, the Roar have scored solely 12 objectives, the bottom quantity of any A-League staff.
Originally printed as Sky Blues intent on silencing Roar to keep up spectacular run of type
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
