https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360471479/wellington-phoenix-captain-alex-rufer-hugely-disappointed-miss-first-new-zealand
Chief seems confident enough, although clearly labelling AFC as the fave's given they've not left NZ yet. Seems Rufer is expected back for the CCM game, has an inflamed bursa (Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae. Most common locations for bursitis are the shoulder, elbow and hip, but can occur in other locations like the knee, heel and base of the big toe. Bursitis is typically caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury.)
Chief seems confident enough, although clearly labelling AFC as the fave's given they've not left NZ yet. Seems Rufer is expected back for the CCM game, has an inflamed bursa (Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae. Most common locations for bursitis are the shoulder, elbow and hip, but can occur in other locations like the knee, heel and base of the big toe. Bursitis is typically caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury.)