Tahj Minniecon ... could lead the WSW attack on Saturday. Source: News Limited
Western Sydney Wanderers midfield leader Aaron Mooy has hinted former Roar prodigy Tahj Minniecon could be unleashed on his old club at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.
Without a win or a goal in their opening three A-League matches, the Wanderers are considering tinkering with their attack.
| P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Perth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Newcastle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Wellington | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Brisbane | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Heart | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Sydney | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Victory | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| 10 | Western Sydney | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Minniecon, 23, was thrown a lifeline by Wanderers coach Tony Popovic after three ordinary years with now-defunct Gold Coast United, who grabbed him from the Roar in 2009.
Despite working hard in the pre-season and losing more than 10kg, Minniecon is yet to make an A-League appearance for the new club.
Mooy suggested that might change on Saturday night.
"We'll probably see more of Tahj soon," Mooy said.
"He's lost a lot of weight and he's in good shape. He's looking really good."
Mooy and Minniecon were teammates in the Australian squad at the under-20 World Cup in 2009.
"He's always been a great player and has always had loads of ability, so I'm looking forward to seeing Tahj more," Mooy said.
"He's got his sharpness back."
Roar coach Rado Vidosic played a key role in nurturing Minniecon's talent and was disappointed when the excitement machine left Roar to accept a lucrative marquee youth deal with Gold Coast.
"We had high hopes he would stay," said Vidosic, who was assistant Roar coach during Minniecon's time at the club.
"Players have to live with their decisions. I'm glad he's got another opportunity."
Despite his regard for Minniecon's ability, Vidosic said he "never considered" bringing the speedster back to the Roar when Gold Coast folded.
Mooy said it was only a matter of time before his side found the back of the net.
"We're creating chances but we just need to take a little bit more care in front of goal," he said.
"We should be about to get results. Brisbane are one of the best teams in the league and it's going to be a tough game but we'll be a good match for anybody."
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