KEEPING clean sheets is nice, but Melbourne Victory skipper Adrian Leijer wants his side to start scoring goals in a season where its strike power has fallen below expectations.

But Victory's cause could be hampered in the short term by the injury to Harry Kewell, who is receiving treatment for hamstring tightness after he left the field during the Socceroos' 1-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Oman in Muscat.

Adrian Leijer. Credit:Getty Images

Victory said yesterday the 33-year-old would be given every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash against Perth at Etihad Stadium.

Midfielder Leigh Broxham said Kewell was 50-50. ''Of course it's a bit of a disappointment [if Kewell does not play], fans love to see him play,'' he said.