Brosque ponders one more season
Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque has indicated he could play on with the club next season.
The 35-year-old was considering retirement at the end of 2017-18 before new coach Steve Corica persuaded him to stay.
And he says he's more positive about the prospect of continuing than he was last season, though he's not yet ready to make a decision.
The forward has started 13 times this term, as well as coming off the bench a further three times.
With my minutes probably starting to change from now on in I think it'll keep me fresh, enjoying playing and mentally in a lot better state as well than last year.
Alex Brosque
Brosque has netted nine times overall this season, including six in the A-League.
The veteran is set to be on the bench for Sunday's clash with bottom side Central Coast at Leichhardt Oval.
He said: "Last year I was probably a lot more leaning towards retiring at this stage than this year. With my minutes probably starting to change from now on in I think it'll keep me fresh, enjoying playing and mentally in a lot better state as well than last year."
Corica is understood to be eager for the skipper to re-sign for next season, but Brosque said the coach had left the ball in his court.
"I have to respect the fact they have to move on based on my decision as well in terms of planning for next year. I'd say probably closer to the end of the season after the Champions League I'll make some sort of decision," he added.
Dutch marquee Siem de Jong could miss the Mariners game as he continues his comeback from the knee injury he suffered against Wellington Phoenix.
Sydney FC are 10/3 to win the Grand Final.
The Sky Blues are 1/4 to win their next game against Central Coast, who are 8/1 with the draw 11/2.
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Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque has indicated he could play on with the club next season.
The 35-year-old was considering retirement at the end of 2017-18 before new coach Steve Corica persuaded him to stay.
And he says he's more positive about the prospect of continuing than he was last season, though he's not yet ready to make a decision.
The forward has started 13 times this term, as well as coming off the bench a further three times.
With my minutes probably starting to change from now on in I think it'll keep me fresh, enjoying playing and mentally in a lot better state as well than last year.
Alex Brosque
Brosque has netted nine times overall this season, including six in the A-League.
The veteran is set to be on the bench for Sunday's clash with bottom side Central Coast at Leichhardt Oval.
He said: "Last year I was probably a lot more leaning towards retiring at this stage than this year. With my minutes probably starting to change from now on in I think it'll keep me fresh, enjoying playing and mentally in a lot better state as well than last year."
Corica is understood to be eager for the skipper to re-sign for next season, but Brosque said the coach had left the ball in his court.
"I have to respect the fact they have to move on based on my decision as well in terms of planning for next year. I'd say probably closer to the end of the season after the Champions League I'll make some sort of decision," he added.
Dutch marquee Siem de Jong could miss the Mariners game as he continues his comeback from the knee injury he suffered against Wellington Phoenix.
Sydney FC are 10/3 to win the Grand Final.
The Sky Blues are 1/4 to win their next game against Central Coast, who are 8/1 with the draw 11/2.
View all Soccer betting
Source: bet365.com
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