Football: Victory skipper out of Phoenix clash

Carl Valeri of the Victory. Photo / Getty

The Melbourne Victory will be without captain Carl Valeri in tomorrow night's A-League clash with the Phoenix at QBE Stadium in Albany.

Valeri has missed several matches already this season through injury and suspension but didn't make the flight to Auckland after feeling unwell, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The Phoenix meanwhile are set to welcome the return of central defender Ben Sigmund who missed last week's 0-0 draw against Sydney due to a concussion.

Wellington currently sit seventh on the A-League table while the Victory top the standings with five wins from seven games.