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Sydney FC's star recruit Douglas Costa could be back for the Sky Blues within a week after missing the club's last ALM clash with a hamstring issue.

Sydney FC have received a welcome boost with star signing Douglas Costa cleared of a serious hamstring injury.

Coach Ufuk Talay said the Brazilian international could be back within a week after Costa missed out on his side's 1-0 loss to Auckland FC on Sunday. 

English import Joe Lolley also limped out of the defeat with a groin issue.

Talay said neither would play against Brisbane Roar on Friday.

But the Sydney boss was confident the pair could feature in next week's Asian Champions League 2 game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima or their A-League Men clash with Macarthur FC.

"With Douglas we're taking it week by week, there might be a possibility that he might be available for either game (next week), Talay said.

"They will both miss this game but moving forward I think we are in a good place."

Meanwhile, Talay revealed emerging midfield Corey Hollman faces up to six weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury.