Phoenix adds two to roster

Argentine midfielder Oscar Roberto Cornejo and rising Australian striker Mirjan Pavlovic have penned one-year deals, taking Phoenix's squad to 19 players.

Herbert said both players impressed during trial stints in Wellington.

Cornejo - nicknamed Toto - made his first appearance for Phoenix in the Wellington club's 2-1 win against Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors.

Pavlovic, a strong 21-year-old striker who previously played in the A-League for Newcastle Jets, is seen by Phoenix as a player with massive potential.

Cornejo is a 27-year-old attacking midfielder who has previously played top-flight club football in his home country of Argentina, as well as Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru.

Herbert said Cornejo had been signed to provide creative impetus in Phoenix's midfield.

"Toto's the sort of player we think can circulate in and around the central midfield and provide the link between the front and the midfield," the All Whites coach said.

"He's got all the skills and ability to create opportunities in the attacking third, whether it be with a deft pass or with his ability to beat a man."

Pavlovic would also provide another good option in the Phoenix's strike force.

"Pav provides the depth we've been looking for as a central striker," said Herbert.

Indonesian international striker Bambang Pamungkas arrives in Wellington this weekend to begin a trial with the Phoenix.