Muscat's squad has a clean bill of health and could welcome back a number of key players Thursday night after playing three games in nine days.

Victory have a golden opportunity to shorten the gap between first and second on the table should they send Sydney to its first A-League loss this season.

Broxham will surpass Archie Thompson’s record of 224 games for the club on Thursday night.

The 29-year-old came from humble beginnings, entering the club as kit man and endured boos from his own fans early on.

Muscat is well known for his cliches but paid tribute to his former teammate who has three league titles to his name.

“We spoke about it and I don’t really get sentimental about anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, New Year and all those things,” Muscat joked.

“This one particularly, I felt the need to remind the players and congratulate him in front of his peers. He’s really had to earn every one of those games, so it’ll be a great night for him tomorrow.

Broxham and Muscat in action against Newcastle Jets in 2007

“No doubt the recognition will be passed onto our members and fans and the atmosphere in the stadium will be electric. That’s another reason for them to turn up and show gratitude.

“Someone who really epitomises what it’s about at this football club – working hard, getting your head down, being humble and respectful. I’m happy for him, I’m pleased for him and it’s down to the rest of us to make sure we make it an enjoyable evening for him.”

Muscat believes the home fans can play a significant role in shaping their result against the Sky Blues.

Victory have the highest average attendance of 21,843 in the A-League.

The Victory boss reflected on the previous home game at AAMI Park against Brisbane Roar when Besart Berisha was controversially sent off for an alleged elbow on Luke DeVere in the final half hour.

“The atmosphere in the stadium that night was close to the Grand Final that I’ve heard,” he said.

“It was absolutely outstanding, the fans were back to their best, it was sensational. There’s no doubt it did help us in that last half hour, when you try and draw that last breath and try to get across the park because you’ve got one less (goal).

“The roar coming across the park from the fans to hold onto what we had, because they felt an injustice. They really grew and they can do the same for us tomorrow night and no doubt they will turn up in big numbers and once again prove they’re the flag bearers in that department.”