Carlos Hernandez and Kenny Cunningham are on international duty with Costa Rica, while youngster Matthew Ridenton is out for a week with a knee injury, which means Huysegems may be called upon to play behind Tyler Boyd and Jeremy Brockie.
After being pulled after only 31 minutes against the Western Sydney Wanderers, Huysegems has become accustomed to Merrick's ways and said the Scotsman's attitude suited him.
Despite relying heavily on his favoured left foot, Huysegems has an accurate passing game, while his ability to control and hold up the ball allows him to drop back into an attacking midfielder's role rather than play as an out-and-out striker.
Hernandez and Cunningham's places seem likely to be filled by Jason Hicks and Brockie, with Hicks likely to play on the left side while Brockie will push up front to accommodate Huysegems' move.
There will likely be a youthful look to Merrick's bench with the returning Reece Caira, Josh Brindell-South or Alex Rufer all options alongside Roy Krishna, Leo Bertos and Lewis Italiano.
