Socceroos primed for 'very, very physical' World Cup clash with Tunisia

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Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are prepared for a combative encounter with Tunisia as the Australians fight to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri says the Socceroos have "weaknesses" his team will look to exploitIt was a sentiment matched by Tunisian coach Jalel Kadri, as both coaches prepare to send their teams into what promises to be a physical encounter."The Tunisians like a physical game and we have got to match that physical aspect.""These are the specificities of the Australian team, it has a high level of athletic performance," Kadri told reporters.

Arnold confirmed the Socceroos would be making at least one change to their starting XI, with an ankle injury keeping right back Nathaniel Atkinson out of the Tunisia match.The Australians must win or draw against Tunisia at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to retain a chance of advancing from a World Cup group for the just the second time.

Coach Arnold rates Hrustic 95 per cent fit but, beyond Karačić's inclusion, was reluctant to detail any other changes."He trained well, he's recovering well, he's mentally and physically in good shape," Arnold said.Socceroos defender Aziz Behich said the squad was boosted after their France failure by footage from Melbourne's Federation Square of jubilant supporters celebrating Craig Goodwin's goal.

 

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Australias performance is a direct reflection on how Football is supported in Australia. Almost impossible to break into Football regardless of skill unless you're able to buy your way in. No scouting youths with talent at local levels. And a need for marquee players, why?

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