Towering Perth Glory defender Gregory Wuthrich continues to shine in the west and has been rewarded by taking out the Hyundai A-League Player of the Month award for January.
The Swiss central defender, a key off-season recruit by coach Tony Popovic, enjoyed a flawless month as Glory continued their amazing unbeaten run.
Glory began January with a crushing 3-0 win over Adelaide United before backing it up the following week by defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0.
That win over the Wanderers was Glory’s sixth in a row, setting a new club record-winning streak in the process.
Popovic’s side then ended the month with a goalless draw against Melbourne City, meaning they didn’t concede a goal in January.
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Wuthrich was key to their solidity at the back and the fans have noticed his influence, giving him 55% of the overall vote.
Wellington Phoenix’s Liberato Cacace came in second with 37%, ahead of Western United striker Besart Berisha (6%) and Melbourne City attacker Craig Noone (2%).
Wuthrich’s in-form Glory host Phoenix on Friday night at HBF Park, with the match kicking off at 6.45pm local time (9.45pm AEDT).
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