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Socceroo Velupillay can step up for Victory: coach

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Nishan Velupillay (r) is being backed to lift the Victory as his return from injury gains momentum. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Coach Arthur Diles has laid down the challenge to star winger Nishan Velupillay to lead the charge as Melbourne Victory attempt to seize control of their A-League Men season.

Velupillay's hot early-season form earned him a Socceroos debut, but he suffered an ankle injury against Saudi Arabia in November.

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