Melbourne Heart’s Michael Beauchamp has been ruled out of this Sunday’s clash against Perth Glory.
Melbourne Heart-s Michael Beauchamp has been ruled out of this Sunday-s clash against Perth Glory.
The Socceroo defender will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering an ankle injury during last week-s clash with Adelaide United.
The 29-year-old landed awkwardly on his ankle during the first half of Friday night-s match, but managed to shrug discomfort to play out the remainder of the contest.
However, scans have since confirmed Beauchamp will be out of action for a fortnight.
“It-s obviously disappointing to lose a player of Michael-s quality, particular given the importance of continuity during this early stage of the season,” the Heart-s General Manager, Football Operations John Didulica said.
“However, his absence will create an opportunity for another player to move into the void and stake his claim for a starting berth.”
Beauchamp started against Serbia in Australia-s third group game at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
