Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe says he cant afford to roll the dice with too many underdone players for Friday nights A-League clash with Adelaide United at nib Stadium.Star striker Adam Taggart (calf) and midfielder Brandon Wilson (quad) are a chance to play against United after returning to training duties this week.But with winger Chris Harold also in doubt after picking up a knock in last weeks 4-1 loss to Sydney FC, Lowe faces a tough call as to which players to include.Taggart hasnt played since scoring a double in round one, while Wilson missed one match.We cant have too many on the bench that can only do 10 minutes each, Lowe said.If someone rolls over in the first minute, youve got to be able to go.Maybe you can gamble on one player on the bench not being able to do that. But not all of them.Glory have sorely missed Taggarts scoring exploits in recent weeks.The 23-year-old has been dogged by injuries over the past two years, and Lowe is reluctant to play his star striker until hes fully fit.I guess theres a possibility (hell play), Lowe said.But hes been out five weeks, and hes only had maybe one proper session.So it might be a bit premature. But well see.Weve got a few knocks and niggles in other areas that may eventuate an opening for him.Perth will be bolstered by the return of Josh Risdon, who was an unused substitute in Australias 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with Thailand.Glory have slipped to fifth spot following two losses and a draw from their past three games, but Lowe isnt panicking just yet.Were in a good space, Lowe said.Everyone has ups and downs. Thats the way it is.At the moment, everybody - us included - want more points. 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