The Wollongong Wolves were dealt a massive double blow ahead their blockbuster match against APIA Leichhardt, with Japanese star Yuzo Tashiro and defensive gun Darcy Madden both ruled out of the clash.
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Both players limped off with hamstring injuries in the club’s 3-1 home loss to Blacktown City last weekend and haven’t recovered in time to make the trip to Lambert Park on Sunday.
“Unfortunately both of them just couldn’t recover in time, but I am confident that the guys who step in can do the job we need,” Wolves coach Jacob Timpano confirmed.
The blow comes at a crucial time for Wollongong as they look to bounce back from last week’s defeat and pick up points to stay in the top-five race.
They trail fifth-placed Sydney United 58 by four points heading into the match while APIA continue to challenge Blacktown for the title.
The Tiger trail City by three points at the summit of the competition.