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AFC Champions League

The Red-and-Black face another tough test in Asia as doubts grow regarding the depth at Tony Popovic's disposal

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic must find a way to refresh his side if they are to avoid another AFC Champions League (ACL) disappointment away to Shanghai SIPG.

The Wanderers travelled straight from Western Australia to China after their 2-0 loss to Perth Glory on Saturday night, with Popovic admitting after that defeat that his side weren't at their best "physically".

Western Sydney were on a high just over a week ago when they ended Sydney FC's unbeaten run in the A-League but were pulled apart by Urawa Red Diamonds in their ACL opener last week four days before the loss to Perth.