Duncan starts, D'Arrigo returns

Victory have provided a clearer update on Joshua Inserra. Giovanni Savarese says the defender has an internal medical problem. He was hospitalised after the derby and is expected to miss a few weeks. Inserra is now back around the squad. Savarese said he wants the medical information to be precise before explaining the condition fully. He has also confirmed Jack Duncan will start in goal against Central Coast tomorrow, while Louis D’Arrigo is set to return to action after his injury lay-off.

That return comes as Victory prepare for their sixth match in twenty-three days. Jason Davidson and Guillermo May are fresh after staying in Australia during the trip to Indonesia. May says Victory must be more ruthless in front of goal and make better decisions in the final third. Savarese agrees the margins have been small, but wants more crosses, better runs into the box and sharper defending against quick transitions as Victory chase their first league win.

In the Women’s game, Jeff Hopkins wants Victory to take the initiative in tomorrow’s home opener against Newcastle Jets. Holly Furphy says the front line is starting to build its chemistry, with her goal in Wellington coming after Sophie Harding’s run and cross. Victory are unbeaten after two matches. Newcastle have played only once, losing one-nil at home to Perth before a second-round bye.

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