Wellington Phoenix have confirmed New Zealand international Tim Payne will be sidelined for the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League rounds due to a broken collarbone.
Payne suffered the injury during the Phoenix’s 96th-minute victory over Brisbane Roar at Sky Stadium on Sunday.
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The Wellington star succumbed to the problem inside the first 15 minutes of the Round 2 showdown, meaning he will also be out of contention to represent the All Whites in next month’s international friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador.
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“The club wishes Tim Payne all the best with his recovery and looks forward to seeing him back on the pitch as soon as possible,” the Phoenix said in a statement.
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Wellington are unbeaten through the opening two rounds of the season, with four points from two games.
Giancarlo Italiano’s Phoenix visit Central Coast Mariners in Round 3 on Sunday.
