Dec 2nd, 2016

Dec 2nd, 2016

Tensions between Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar are at boiling point after John van 't Schip lashed out at John Aloisi for "whinging like a baby" about their physical style.

Ahead of Saturday's A-League clash at AAMI Park, van 't Schip suggested Aloisi should be congratulating his old side for their breakthrough FFA Cup victory instead of criticising them so often.

Aloisi described them as the "most aggressive team in the league" after their uncompromising 1-0 win over Sydney FC on Wednesday night.

"We don't want that in our game. We don't want people diving, and we don't people injuring someone," Aloisi told News Corp.

Van 't Schip brought up Aloisi's comments on his own accord at his press conference on Friday.

"He's talking again about us. He's always having a go at us," he told reporters.

"It's getting a bit childish, he's whinging like a baby.

"He's criticising us, the whole team, instead of maybe congratulating us on the win and the club that gave him the opportunity to be a head coach.

"But that's obviously not his style."

It's not the first time Aloisi has spoken out at his former club.

Before last month's meeting at Suncorp Stadium, Aloisi tried to spotlight Bruno Fornaroli's alleged diving, while after one clash last season he lambasted City for playing "anti-football" and spoiling the A-League as a product.

"After three times, it's enough. Maybe he learns from it, but otherwise it's a shame. I want to leave it like that," van 't Schip said.

Aloisi doubled down on his comments on Friday morning, declaring his team won't be intimidated by City, but he denied there was any ill feeling between the two sides.

He also said he has no personal issue with Fornaroli, who appeared to taunt Aloisi by grabbing his crotch and glaring in his direction during last month's clash in Brisbane.

"If he did gesture towards me, that's part of the game," Aloisi said.

"I don't think there's any animosity there. We're just prepared to win the game of football."

Meanwhile, van 't Schip has confirmed Tim Cahill will be available for selection despite taking a knock to his knee during the FFA Cup win.

Brisbane will be without Brett Holman (knee) for the next six weeks but regain Thomas Kristensen and Brandon Borrello from hamstring strains.

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