Melbourne Victory are back in AFC Champions League Two action on Wednesday night as they take on Indonesian side Persib Bandung in West Java.
The big team news for Victory ahead of the game is that Giovanni Saverese will be without FOUR first team players.
Full back Josh Inserra hasn’t travelled to Indonesia due to injury.
The 21-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of Saturday’s Melbourne Derby against City after appearing to suffer a lower back injury and was subsequently hospitalised after the game.
The club has confirmed that the player is still being observed and as such, no return-to-play date has been set.
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Meanwhile Captain Jason Davidson, forward Guillermo May and midfielder Louis D’Arrigo have all remained in Melbourne in preparation of this weekend’s clash with Central Coast Mariners.
Unbeaten after two matches, Savarese’s side kicked off their ACL Two campaign with a hard-fought draw in Vietnam against Thể Công–Viettel before then defeating FC Seoul 3-0 last time out.
Meanwhile Persib currently sit on top of Group E after chalking up two wins from their opening two matches having beaten both FC Seoul and Thể Công–Viettel.
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Both sides head into the clash at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in mixed form, however the home side are further along when it comes to domestic competition.
The reigning Indonesian Super League champions, Persib currently sit fifth on the ladder wth 13 points after seven games, and head into the clash with three wins in their last five.
As for Victory, Savarese’s side head into the clash in Indonesia off the back of their 1-1 draw with rivals Melbourne City and are yet to win this season.
Following Wednesday night’s clash in West Java Victory then turn their attention to a home clash with Central Coast Mariners on Sunday at AAMI Park.
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