Graham Arnold has named an extended 25-man Socceroos squad to face Lebanon in World Cup qualification, with a number of stunning recalls amid an injury and suspension crisis.
Australia face Lebanon in Sydney (March 21) and Canberra (26th), where a pair of wins would book the Socceroos’ place in the next stage of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
24-cap playmaker Ajdin Hrustic is undoubtedly the biggest inclusion in the squad for Australia’s first matches since a disappointing quarter-final exit at the Asian Cup.
The creative midfielder was a standout in Australia’s qualification journey to the 2022 World Cup, only to be restricted to just a handful of minutes during the tournament proper due to an ankle injury.
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He underwent surgery after the tournament before being sent into virtual exile at Serie A club Hellas Verona. His…
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