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The 2018 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF–AFC qualification play-off between Australia and Honduras is right around the corner and Socceroo star Tim Cahill’s readiness is still in question. The attacking midfielder injured his right ankle during a 1-0 Melbourne City loss to Sydney FC in the A-League last week.
Fans by both Australia top-flight squads released a collective hush as Cahill went down to the ground after an accidental collision with Sydney FC defender Jordi Bujis. Clutching his right ankle, he immediately waved for a sub. The crowd knew it was his final match before representing his country in the World Cup qualifiers seven days later.
Fox Sports‘ David Weiner expressed concern for the undermanned Socceroos. Cahill is not the only player in doubt of suiting up for Australia as veterans Mathew Leckie (suspension), Mark Milligan (suspension), and Robbie Kruse (knee injury) are also out. Weiner said that head coach Ange Postecoglou has “never played a game” with all four unavailable.