Suva soccer team officials are keeping their fingers crossed that top defender Apisalome Turuva will play for them during the Courts Homecentres IDC.

Turuva is away in New Zealand and it is believed that he has started to play for a new club.

Suva team director Anup Kumar said at this stage Turuva is a doubtful starter because he may not get a release to come over for a five day tournament.

Kumar said if he is ruled out it will be a blow to his side, as Turuva was in top form this season.

Suva will meet Nasinu in their opening match at the IDC next month in Nadi.