Glory’s Thwaite joins Foxtel A-League All Stars squad

Perth Glory defender Michael Thwaite has been called into the Foxtel A-League All Stars squad for the clash with Italian champions Juventus at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 10 August.

Thwaite replaces Sydney FC defender Sasa Ognenovski.

Thwaite is the second Perth Glory player to be called into the squad and will join team mate Youssouf Hersi in the All Stars squad to take on the likes of Italian World Cup winners Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon as well as recently crowned U21 Player of the Tournament from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Paul Pogba.

The 31-year-old joins Brisbane Roar pair Matt Smith and Jade North as central defenders in Josep Gombau’s All Stars squad, spearheaded by Italian superstar Alessandro Del Piero. Del Piero and Thwaite will both come into camp tomorrow as the squad continues the build up to the match at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 10 August.

“Michael Thwaite is another quality player who will help in our goal to represent Australian football and (the) A-League against a top club like Juventus,” said Foxtel All Stars coach Josep Gombau. “We have had a very good feeling amongst the players in the camp and I know Michael will give us good energy as well as his capabilities as a defender.”

Foxtel A-League All Stars squad (as at 2 August 2014)

The FOXTEL A-League All Stars will meet Juventus at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on 10 August with the match to be broadcast live and exclusive on the Seven Network nationally.