Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic is hopeful Andy Keogh will be fit for the start of the A-League season, but the striker can't afford any setbacks.

Keogh will miss Tuesday night's FFA Cup clash with Melbourne Victory in Perth after damaging ankle ligaments at training.

The 32-year-old's injury could open the door for former Wanderers striker Brendon Santalab, who followed Popovic to Glory.

Perth kick off their A-League campaign at home to the Wanderers on Oct. 31, and Popovic is hopeful Keogh will...

Perth Glory have signed Spanish midfielder Juan de Dios Prados Lopez for the next two A-League seasons.

The 31-year-old, known as "Juande," came through the youth system at Real Betis and made his La Liga debut against Real Madrid in February 2007.

After four years with Betis, the former Spain under-21 international headed to Belgium side Westerlo, before returning to Spain and joining second tier side Ponferradina.

He then spent three seasons with Italian Serie B side Spezia.

"I haven't seen many...

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic is hopeful he will be able to unleash Spanish duo Diego Castro and Juande in the clash with Premier League giants Chelsea.

Castro rejoined training on Friday after recently returning from Spain.

That session was also Juande's first appearance since signing a two-year deal with the club this week.

Juande, who's played in Spain's La Liga as well as in Italy and Belgium, will bolster Glory's midfield.

Perth are only four weeks into their preseason, meaning most of their...

Veteran striker Brendon Santalab has quit Western Sydney Wanderers to join A-League rivals Perth Glory, where he will reunite with former mentor Tony Popovic.

The 35-year-old Wanderers faithful was offered an administrative role only with the Red and Black next season, despite the 2017 Wanderers Medal winner wanting to extend his career.

He was snapped up by the Glory.

"Brendon is a player that brings invaluable experience, a winning mentality and a hunger for success," Glory's football director...