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Anna Harrington

ALM champs United sweat on Imai injury

Western United are hoping a shoulder injury to Tomoki Imai isn't too serious. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Defending A-League Men champions Western United will sweat on scans on Tomoki Imai's shoulder after the crucial defender popped his AC joint in their opening game.

Imai was substituted at halftime in Friday night's 2-1 loss to Melbourne City, with coach John Aloisi expecting the reliable Japanese centre-back to face a stint on the sidelines.

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