Socceroos star Mooy out of Asian Cup
Australia will have to defend their Asian Cup title without star midfielder Aaron Mooy – though coach Graham Arnold has had some good news about another injured star.
Australia will have to defend their Asian Cup title without star midfielder Aaron Mooy – though coach Graham Arnold has had some good news about another injured star.
Socceroos staff are anxiously awaiting news on Mat Leckie’s untimely injury, with early signs indicating yet another central Asian Cup figure is in significant doubt.
As holders of the Asian Cup, the pressure is on the Socceroos. It will be a much tougher assignment than in 2015 when Australia won it on home soil, especially in the Middle East.
A host of Graham Arnold’s squad for the Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas in a bid to win the clubs support for the national team. Meanwhile Aaron Mooy is in despite his injury.
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ANGE Postecoglou had no complaints following the Socceroos’ resounding 4-0 win over Oman in Sydney, but insists his side can still get better.
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