Ten A-League Men players are in the Socceroos squad and coaches Patrick Kisnorbo, Tony Popovic and John Aloisi want to see international breaks implemented.
Brisbane Roar head coach Warren Moon says the absence of four Socceroos players doesn't make Melbourne City any less of a challenging prospect for his ALM team.
Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic has backed his young and fringe attackers to step up amid Socceroos call-ups and injuries ruling out four key forwards.
Uncapped Nicholas D'Agostino believes he's got the form and confidence to deliver for an undermanned Socceroos in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Japan.