Melbourne Victory has named its squad for the first round of Isuzu Ute A-League action against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.
Luis Nani has been named in the squad ahead of his potential league debut in the blockbuster rivalry.
Off-season signings Paul Izzo, Enrique Lopez, George Timotheou, Nathan Konstandopoulos, Noah Smith and Eli Adams have also been included.
Jason Geria (hip) and Tomi Juric (leg) will miss.
Squad:
#1 Matt Acton
#3 Enrique Lopez
#4 Rai Marchan
#5 Matt Spiranovic
#6 Leigh Broxham
#7 Chris Ikonomidis
#8 Josh Brillante
#11 Ben Folami
#14 Jay Barnett
#15 George Timotheou
#16 Stefan Nigro
#17 Luis Nani
#18 Nick D’Agostino
#20 Paul Izzo
#21 Roderick Miranda
#22 Jake Brimmer
#23 Nathan Konstandopoulos
#24 Nishan Velupillay
#25 Noah Smith
#26 Lleyton Brooks
#28 Will Wilson
#29 Eli Adams
