Cirio fractured his fibula after Clisby’s first-minute tackle in Friday’s 2-1 Wanderers win at Coopers Stadium.

The Spaniard tried to play through the pain but had to be replaced after 11 minutes and now faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines.

In a club statement, Adelaide United unusually used some colourful language, claiming Cirio was “shockingly fouled” by Clisby.

Cirio also said on Tuesday that Clisby didn’t have his eyes on the ball, with the Wanderers full-back defending his actions.

“There was no malice in the tackle” Clisby said.

“It was just one of those things. It’s a big game, I’m looking to impress.

“I do wish Cirio all the best. I did message him last night wishing him a speedy recovery.

“It was never intentional to hurt the player.”

Clisby has only recently joined Wanderers from Melbourne City and is looking to impress to pin down a first-team spot under coach Tony Popovic.

“Not in that way though, it’s by playing good football,” Clisby said.

“I feel I did have some good impact on the game. It was a great result for the team as well.”

Meanwhile, Brendon Santalab also came under fire for a tackle on James Holland in the 84th minute which resulted in a yellow card.

The Wanderers substitute remained on the pitch amid calls for a red card and scored the injury-time winner.

Santalab said the punishment was fair, insisting his challenge was not intended to harm his opponent.

“The tackle was definitely late,” he said.

“There was no intent to hurt James Holland and I feel the ref dealt with it properly. Yellow card and we move on.”