Tom Rogic of Australia
Camera IconTom Rogic of Australia Credit: Getty Images

Socceroos squad v Lebanon: Tom Rogic and Robbie Kruse ruled out as Craig Goodwin, Rhyan Grant get chance

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Star duo Tom Rogic and Robbie Kruse will miss the Socceroos’ clash with Lebanon on Tuesday night as they manage minor injuries, while Craig Goodwin and Rhyan Grant were included in the 24-man squad.

Graham Arnold announced the squad on Sunday, following a 1-1 draw with South Korea.

Tim Cahill has been added to the squad for what has been billed as his farewell match in the green and gold, while the group is likely to be trimmed by one on matchday.

Australia's Robbie Kruse gets past South Korea's Hwang In-beom
Camera IconAustralia's Robbie Kruse gets past South Korea's Hwang In-beom Credit: AFP

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Goodwin and Grant have been rewarded for strong domestic form after being named among four ‘train-on players’ for the Korea game. Dimi Petratos and Thomas Deng weren’t as lucky, with trhe pair not selected for the clash in Sydney.

“There is a short turnaround to Tuesday’s match against Lebanon so Tom [Rogic] and Robbie [Kruse], who both performed well on Saturday evening but have minor knee and groin injuries respectively, won’t be risked,” Arnold explained.

“Thomas [Deng] and Dimitri [Petratos] both did well in training in Brisbane but they won’t be part of the Lebanon fixture.

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“Our medical and performance staff will continue to monitor the group leading into Tuesday’s game and together we will make a decision regarding the final 23 players for matchday on matchday.

Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC heads over Craig Goodwin of Adelaide United
Camera IconRhyan Grant of Sydney FC heads over Craig Goodwin of Adelaide United Credit: Getty Images

“With limited matches and training days with the team leading up to next year’s AFC Asian Cup it is important that we provide as many players as possible with the chance to integrate into our style and system, and Tuesday’s match against Lebanon gives us a great chance to do that.”

Watch Socceroos v Lebanon live on Tuesday night on Fox Sports.

FULL SQUAD:

Mustafa Amini, Aziz Behich, Martin Boyle, Tim Cahill, Milos Degenek, Alex Gersbach, Craig Goodwin, Rhyan Grant, Jackson Irvine, James Jeggo, Tomi Juric, Matthew Jurman, Mitch Langerak, Mathew Leckie, Massimo Luongo, Awer Mabil, Jamie Maclaren, Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Andrew Nabbout, Josh Risdon, Mathew Ryan, Trent Sainsbury, Danny Vukovic