Australia will be without Stalwart at midfield Jackson Irvine for World Cup qualifiers in June, leaving coach Tony Popovic to clear A-League clubs and overseas for a replacement.

Inigate It will be avoided for at least three months after you have undergone surgery on an injury to your foot when playing for the Bundesliga Club St. Pauli.

POPOVIĆ said Irvine’s absence was “of course a blow” for Socceroos While their hopes for an automatic ticket in the 2026 finals depend on the balance before a home qualification against Japan (June 5) and a journey To face Saudi Arabia (June 10).

“He played very well for us in the last (international) window and has done very well in St. Pauli,” Popovic told the Australian media.

“It’s a stroke, but we have to find a solution. There are solutions.

“We have taken a look at the A-League players who are playing, but we have a lot of midfielders playing overseas at the moment, taking regular minutes, so we are monitoring them all.

“There is an opportunity for someone to get inside.”

Popovic said that Europe -based indecisive midfielders MAX AND Nectarios triantis can be taken into consideration in the absence of veteran 78 IRVine capital, which scored in the 2-0 qualification victory PORCELAIN at Hangzhou in March.

Second in Group C of Asia at 13 points, Australia will qualify directly for the World Cup in North America if they can maintain their place.

Japan already qualified in 20 points while setting in third place Saudi ArabiaThree drops after socceroos, are also looking for the automatic bed which comes with a high finish.

The third and fourth teams of the country will have further chances to qualify in the fourth round, though.

Australia will have a May training camp in Abu Dhabi that will allow staff to evaluate all options for qualifiers.

Popovic said Alessandro circumstantial As he closes in a return to action for Serie A Side Parma after an ACL injury.

“Paul Okon will visit him in the next few days to see a really close look at where he is about his training and to see his level,” Popovic said.

“(Circati) thinks he is ready, but we must consider all the factors before choosing it.”