FOOTBALL Federation Australia is expected to issue Brisbane Roar with a “please explain” notice after coach Frans Thijssen slammed the integrity of the A-League.

Thijssen earnt the ire of FFA officials for his outburst after the Roar’s controversial 2-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix on Sunday.

Due to unplayable conditions on a waterlogged Suncorp Stadium pitch, referee Alan Milliner ended the match 17 minutes early.

Under A-League regulations, the scoreline at the time was deemed the final result because the second half had started.

Thijssen said the second half should have been replayed.

“They just call off the game and give three points to one team and no points to (the other) team. “That’s not an honest competition,’’ Thijssen said.

The Dutchman also questioned the fairness of a competition that will force the Roar to play a catch-up game on Wednesday night against Western Sydney when four Brisbane players are away on Socceroos or Olyroos duties.

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It’s understood FFA will ask the Roar to show cause why Thijssen should not be charged with breaching the national code of conduct.

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold was fined $5000 by FFA in January for slamming the performance of referee Lucien Laverdure.

The Roar on Monday confirmed that Brazilian livewire Henrique would have knee surgery.

It’s likely to end his season.

The immediate future of marquee man Thomas Broich is also clouded.

The German playmaker has missed the Roar’s past two matches with an ankle injury.

“Thomas Broich is resting an injured ankle. He is receiving treatment and his fitness to play is being assessed on a game-by-game basis,” a Roar spokesman said.

“A decision on whether he will be part of the squad for the match against Western Sydney Wanderers at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night has not yet been made.”