Tim Cahill to travel for FIFA 2018 World Cup playoff, Robbie Kruse out
Australia forward Tim Cahill will go Honduras for Friday's World Cup playoff first leg but will delay his departure to permit for more treatment on his injured ankle, Football Federation Australia said on Sunday.Robbie Kruse, however, will skip the match in San Pedro Sula following the VfL Bochum forward was eliminated with a leg injury, reducing the travelling squad to 22 players with Mark Milligan and Mathew Leckie suspended for the opening leg.
The 37-year-old Cahill, Australia's most prolific international goalscorer, injured his ankle in A-League action for Melbourne City on Friday. “Cahill was cleared of a fractured ankle on Saturday, however he will need continued assessment and treatment before a determination regarding his eligibility for the forthcoming matches is produced by medical and coaching staff,” said a statement.
The 37-year-old Cahill, Australia's most prolific international goalscorer, injured his ankle in A-League action for Melbourne City on Friday. “Cahill was cleared of a fractured ankle on Saturday, however he will need continued assessment and treatment before a determination regarding his eligibility for the forthcoming matches is produced by medical and coaching staff,” said a statement.
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