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A-League: Victory lose Geria for Wanderers trip

Fourth-placed Victory drew 1-1 with leaders Perth Glory on Saturday, the stalemate allowing Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC to leapfrog them in the standings.

Victory coach Kevin Muscat said Jason Geria (soreness) and Kosta Barbarouses (back) are among his injured contingent, with Geria ruled out for the Wanderers clash and Barbarouses in doubt.

"Jason's struggling a bit... that tackle he copped is going to keep him out of the game," Muscat said.

"It's unfortunate for him because he played very, very well [against Perth].

"Broxie can fill in there, but Scotty's coming along really well so he's another option for us."

Wide attacker Barbarouses did not train on Wednesday and the New Zealand international could yet join Geria in being left behind when Victory travel to Parramatta. 

"He's struggling a little bit as well, he's got a little bit of a complaint coming from his back," Muscat said.

"We're hopeful that he'll be fine but again, no risks will be taken."

Saturday night's fixture sees the top two go head-to-head, with Glory hosting the Wellington Phoenix.