Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has stressed a recent disagreement over Olyroos call-ups was simply about defending the A-League - a competition he believes isn't taken seriously by some.
Muscat along with Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel raised concerns after players across the A-League were called up for Olyroos duty prior to the international break.
Though his comments raised eyebrows, Muscat stressed he was simply standing up for the competition and doesn't want to start a debate over club and country.
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"Near enough every club was concerned or had an opinion," Muscat said.