CSL Match Preview: Talisca Absent for CSL Foreign Player

Talisca, the Colombian star player who has been a key figure in the Brisbane Roar's recent success, is set to miss this weekend's match against Wellington Phoenix due to a knee injury.

The news comes as a blow to the Roar, who have already lost two players to injuries - midfielder Michael Thorne and defender Matt McKay - ahead of their crucial round of matches.

Talisca's absence will be felt by both teams involved, with Wellington Phoenix having to deal with the loss of their own talismanic forward, Mark Bridge, who was ruled out of the game through injury earlier this week.

Despite the setbacks, the Roar will still be looking to secure three points and maintain their position at the top of the A-League table. They'll also be hoping that their other injured players make a swift recovery and can return to action soon.

In the meantime, the Roar will need to rely on their remaining strong performers, including striker Tom Rogan, midfielder Alex Brosque, and goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, to keep them competitive throughout the match.