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    Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano hopes to have his new import on the pitch for next weekend's Kiwi derby in football's men's A-League

    Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano hopes to have his new import on the pitch for next weekend's Kiwi derby in football's men's A-League


    Attacking midfielder Chico Geraldes joins Wellington after being loaned out for a second time by his Malaysian club.

    Italiano - who's optimistic the Portuguese player will feature against Auckland FC next weekend - outlines the new acquisition's attributes.



    In further good news for the Phoenix - Italiano says captain Alex Rufer's in line to return from illness in tomorrow's game against the Victory in Melbourne.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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