Stefan Colakovski will miss the remainder of the Wellington Phoenix’s 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The Australian forward ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at Phoenix training on Sunday morning and requires surgery.
Colakovski faces up to 12 months out of football.
He joined the Nix on a one-year deal in October, 10 days out from the start of the current season and has featured in Wellington’s past six A-League matches as a second half substitute.
Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano is devastated for Colakovski.
“We all feel for Cola,” Italiano said. “He’s fitted seamlessly into the squad and has become a popular member of the dressing room in no time.
“We were also starting to see glimpses of what he was capable of on the pitch as he got up to speed following his late arrival.
“We wish Cola all the best with his rehab and we’re sure he’ll come back stronger than ever.”
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