Harry Kewell is a certain starter for Melbourne Victory when they host Adelaide United in a must-win match at Docklands on Saturday night.
Victory assistant coach Kevin Muscat said Kewell was rested from Melbourne's mid-week friendly against LA Galaxy and was a definite starter against their arch-rivals.
He said they wanted to keep some players fresh for this match.
"Everyone wanted to play and Harry was no different, but there was three or four in a group that we decided it would be best if they don't play," Muscat said.
"Harry wasn't isolated, there were three or four others.
"It was great to have the Galaxy here, but tomorrow night is the most important game for us this week."
Marquee Adelaide striker Sergio van Dijk will also return from injury for the encounter.
Reds coach Rini Coolen says van Dijk has recovered from a calf strain.
Midfielders Dario Vidosic and Evgeniy Levchenko could also travel with the squad.
Defender Nigel Boogaard will also return after a one-game suspension.
United captain John McKain says the players are working hard after a poor start to the season.
"We want to turn it around, it's that simple," he said.
"There's been so much negativity and negative comments about how we've played and rightfully so.
"We've had a good week on the park with Rini and the boys coming back has freshened it up a bit.
"It's been crucial for that and hopefully the next few weeks we can build a bit of a platform."
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Tags: a-league, soccer, sport, melbourne-3000, vic, australia, hobart-7000, tas First posted December 09, 2011 16:05:39
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