Martin Boyle will not participate for Australia in the World Cup due to a knee injury
Despite the best efforts of the Hibernian FC and Australian medical teams, Boyle has not recovered in time from the knee injury he picked up in late-October and will, unfortunately, miss the tournament.
The Hibs winger flew out to Qatar in advance of the World Cup for further treatment on his knee but was forced to withdraw from the 26-man squad on Saturday night.
Australia Head Coach, Graham Arnold commented: “We all feel for Martin and it is a cruel blow for him on the eve of the World Cup.
“He has been an integral part of our journey to get to Qatar and we thank him for everything he has given the Socceroos during this campaign. We also thank his club, who have done everything possible from their end to try and help with Martin’s recovery.”