Gumprecht was released by A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners last month after four seasons at the club.

The 34-year-old former Perth Glory, Parramatta Power and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was soon snapped up by Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the NSW Premier League and tonight he trains with his new teammates for the first time.

An adductor muscle injury is the only thing that could stop Gumprecht from lining up against Bosnich, his former teammate for seven games at the Mariners last season, in Sunday's clash at Belmore Oval (kick-off 4pm).

"Because my contract has expired at the Mariners I haven't had a chance to test the injury which I picked at the end of the ACL. So you never know until you kick the ball," the German-born midfielder told au.fourfourtwo.com.

Like Bosnich at Olympic, Gumprecht says his Bonnyrigg stint is about keeping him fit and in the shop window for a return to the A-League.

"I'm not going to walk away from the A-League," he said. "My goal is to go where hard work, professionalism and quality is appreciated.

"Clubs know what they get with me. This stint, it's a challenge, but life is all about challenges. Bonnyrigg really want me there and I appreciate it. They appreciate your effort and personality."

Gumprecht didn't want to be drawn too much on the Mariners' form in the recently completed ACL. The club finished bottom of their group with just two points which included a famous 5-0 defeat at Bluetongue against Kawasaki Frontale.

Gumprecht, like most of the previous A-League season, played a minor role in the ACL, starting twice and coming on as a substitute against Kawasaki Frontale in Gosford.  

"Kawasaki was clearly had a much bigger budget," he said. "But also maybe the tactics side of things. If you run headless around, not constructing, then this is what it's going to look like.

"Some things weren't organised. But that takes nothing away from Kawasaki."

He added: "It's not the same as the A-League. There are different types of games[in the ACL.

"It's a bit quicker, and more opportunistic and they can keep possession better then hit you when you're tired. And maybe defensively it was a confidence thing, getting rid of the ball quick.

"All I can say is it was clearly shown we needed some more experience [in the ACL]. And you can't always get away with the cheapest options. But it's nothing for me to worry about any more.

"I'm happy to move on and challenging myself in a new environment with your heart open, which is important in life."