ROAR livewire Henrique sent a scare through the Brisbane camp on Saturday when he failed to finish training ahead of the A-League champions’ clash with Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium.

The Brazilian attacker, who has scored seven of the Roar’s 14 goals this season, continues to be troubled by the knee injury he suffered in Brisbane’s 1-0 away win over Adelaide United on December 12.

media_camera Henrique would leave a gapping hole up front for Roar.

Concerned Roar coach Frans Thijssen said a final decision would be made on Sunday on the fitness of Henrique and Luke Brattan (hamstring).

Brattan completed Saturday’s session but Henrique took no part in the shooting drill that concluded the training run.

“He was stiff in the muscle (near his knee) … that’s the problem from weeks ago,” Thijssen said.

“You want to get him back on the field again. You always take a risk with those sort of players … hopefully it’s not too bad.

“With them (Henrique and Brattan), I always like to wait until the last minute.”

If Henrique comes up short in his fitness battle, young gun Brandon Borrello will start.

Should Brattan be ruled out, Devante Clut could make just his second A-League appearance. His first was also against Phoenix, with the highlight his superb goal that helped Roar secure a 2-1 win at Suncorp Stadium last January.

Thijssen also has the option of shifting defender Jade North into the midfield to cover for Brattan, and start veteran Shane Stefanutto in the centre of Brisbane’s defence.

Stefanutto, whose regular position is left fullback, returned to action in the Roar’s drab 0-0 home draw with Sydney FC last Tuesday, when he came on in the dying stages.

It was his first appearance since injuring his groin in Brisbane’s 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory on November 21.

In Stefanutto’s absence, Thijssen has been delighted with the form of young gun Corey Brown at left back.

“Corey’s doing great,” said the Dutchman, who was particularly impressed with Brown’s effort to keep Sydney flyer Bernie Ibini quiet last Tuesday.

“Last week against him (Ibini), we were happy he solved that problem for us.

“Since I’ve known Corey, he’s done a good job in every game, and I’m very happy with him.”