It's all hands on deck for Melbourne Victory, who must confront Saturday's Big Blue with a threadbare squad.

But the news out of Wednesday's training session was not good, with veteran striker Archie THompson leaving the track early.

Walking wounded: Victory veteran Archie Thompson left training early on Wednesday. Credit:Getty Images

Thompson joined Besart Berisha, Gui Finkler and Fahid Ben Khalfallah out of the sun, though club officials said the decision to keep them inside wouldn't stop them playing in Sydney.

A club spokesperson said Thompson was moving freely when he left AAMI Park later on Wednesday afternoon.