Three days out from Australia’s World Cup opener against Turkey, potential fitness concerns surround striker Mohamed Toure after he was absent from Socceroos training. Toure was the only player of the 26-strong squad not involved in the 15-minute window that media were permitted to watch at Australia’s training session in Alameda on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).
Coach Tony Popovic and assistant Hayden Foxe were spotted in a discussion with team medical boss Dr Mark Jones ahead of training. It would be a hammer blow to the Socceroos if dynamic striker Toure is unavailable for any part of the tournament.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today. The 22-year-old had been expected to lead the line in Saturday’s opener against Turkey at BC Place in Vancouver. If Norwich City sensation Toure is not fit, one-cap striker Tete Yengi, veteran Mathew Leckie, and Nestory Irankunda loom as the options to replace him.
Toure started in Australia’s recent friendly against Mexico and was used off the bench against Switzerland last weekend. Stream free on.
