The Socceroos are scheduled to play friendlies against South Africa in Durban on 9 February and Iraq in Australia on 26 March, but Mandic insists it will be too much for his player.
"Realistically he should have a good rest," he said. "The physios have advised him to take a good eight to 10 weeks off. I would say you would be fortunate to see him twice in Australia."