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Ben McKay

Phoenix confident Longo injury not long-term in ALW

Wellington Phoenix are hoping new captain Annalie Longo will be fit to play in round three, dispelling fears her latest injury setback is long-term.

Longo, 32, a Football Ferns icon who has played at five World Cups, was named Phoenix skipper for the upcoming campaign last month.

However, she suffered a hip injury before the round-one loss to Melbourne City and will now miss the second-round trip to Western Sydney as well.

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