Please attribute to Terry McFlynn, AFC Director of Football
Aaron Calver: Defender
Aaron Calver continues to progress well following surgery to his left ankle, which he received back in early October. He is expected to make his return to first team training towards the end of the month.
Cameron Howieson: Midfield
Cameron Howieson suffered a high-grade hamstring injury during training ahead of the start of the A-League season. He is now back on the field and has returned to light training. The club expects him to make a return to full fitness around mid-December. Â
Jake Brimmer: Midfield
The club is still assessing an injury to Jake Brimmer that occurred following a minor collision in training last week. At this stage, he is expected to return to the squad in the next two-to-three weeks.
Luka Vicelich: Defender
Auckland FC defender Luka Vicelich is expected to be out for up to four months with a stress fracture to his lower back. The injury was picked up following the Western Sydney Wanderers game when the player reported a feeling of discomfort. The club is closely monitoring the situation and wishes Luka a speedy recovery.
Long Term Absences:
Oli Sail: Goalkeeper
Oli Sail suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee during the club’s visit to Perth back in January 2026. The All White goalkeeper is slowly returning to full fitness but following a recent setback to the same knee, he is now expected to be back around mid-February.
Oli Middleton:
The midfielder, who signed a professional contract with the club back in July, is now back training the team following an ACL injury sustained in January 2026.
(Subject to change based on medical assessment and player feedback)
