by ivor_the_injun » Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:06 pm
Interestingly, Kewell's apparently been left out of the upcoming Australia match against Qatar. He really does need to pull his finger out, as his career's on its a*se.
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Kewell Left Out Of Aussie Squad
New Australia soccer coach Pim Verbeek has made a very bold decision to begin his tenure by deciding to omit Liverpool winger Harry Kewell for their World Cup qualifying match against Qatar.
Kewell Left Out Of Aussie Squad
Kewell has just returned from a long line of injury setbacks and was completely passed up by Reds boss Rafa Benitez for the 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, but nevertheless his national team spot was thought to be assured until Verbeek delivered what the Sydney Morning Herald defined as a "massive selection shock".
"I have now had six days with the players in Melbourne and I have made the decision that those three players will not be required to travel to Australia,'' Verbeek said of his decision to leave out Kewell, as well as Bristol City midfielder Nick Carle and Nuremberg defender Michael Beauchamp.
"The three players are disappointed that I have not selected them, but I appreciate that they were available to come if I wanted them to,'' he added.
The final 18-man squad for the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier on Wednesday is expected to be confirmed on Tuesday.
Derek Wanner, Goal.com