The Wanderers had been altering their approach depending on their opponents,but now Babbel is only looking at what his team can do.
Wellington's target of a perfect January is under way with a 2-1 A-League win over Central Coast,built on goals by English strikers Gary Hooper and David Ball.
Western United are down to three fit central defenders,after injuries to Brendan Hamill,Aaron Calver and the transfer of Connor Chapman to South Korea,as they prepare to face Melbourne City.
Goals either side of half-time to English striker David Ball and young New Zealand midfielder Callum McCowatt,plus a strike from Ulises Davila,were enough to send the crowd of 5084 home without a win to celebrate.
Western United will go to the January transfer market looking for a striker and a midfielder,while Scott McDonald will make his return to the match-day squad.
Ulises Davila produced the miss of the season to ensure Sydney FC were able to leave Wellington with a share of the spoils on Saturday.
Cameron Devlin was a self-confessed"pest"to Milos Ninkovic,and is ready to use everything he learned from the Serbian veteran against him on Saturday.
Melbourne Victory had a man sent off and seven booked in a draw against an impressive Wellington Phoenix side at AAMI Park.
Melbourne Victory star Andrew Nabbout says his side has every chance to rise up the table starting with their clash with Phoenix on Saturday.
Markus Babel is set to keep faith with his regular players for the match away to Wellington Phoenix.
Captain Steven Taylor pulled off heroic touches at both ends of the park as Wellington Phoenix bagged their first win of the A-League season,2-1 over Brisbane Roar.