Melbourne City has received a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s clash with Wellington Phoenix, with Mathew Leckie added to the extended squad.
The experienced attacker is in line for his first appearance since October after undergoing a hip procedure in December aimed at restoring full movement after repeated soft-tissue injuries.
Having completed his recovery, Leckie now returns to the squad at a crucial stage of the season.
As a result of his inclusion, Ben Mazzeo drops out of the previously announced squad for Sunday’s fixture at AAMI Park.
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Updated Round 24 ALM Squad
1. Patrick BEACH (GK), 2. Harrison DELBRIDGE, 7. Mathew LECKIE, 8. Ryan TEAGUE, 11. Elbasan RASHANI, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 14. Daniel ARZANI, 15. Andrew NABBOUT, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 17. Max CAPUTO, 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN, 28. Marcus YOUNIS, 30. Andreas KUEN, 35. Medin MEMETI, 36. Harry SHILLINGTON, 39. Emin DURAKOVIC, 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN (GK), 47. Kavian RAHMANI.
In: 1. Patrick BEACH, 7. Mathew LECKIE, 8. Ryan TEAGUE (all return from injury), 28. Marcus YOUNIS (returns from suspension).
Out: 20. Ben MAZZEO, 60. Lachie CHARLES (both omitted).
Unavailable: 10. Takeshi KANAMORI (knee), 21. Alessandro LOPANE (quad).
