Socceroos coach Tony Popovic omits captain Mat Ryan for Brazil series

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Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic has announced his squad for an upcoming double header against Brazil in Queensland. The most significant selection is the omission of captain and goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who has been playing regularly for Levante in Spain. He is replaced in the squad by uncapped St Mirren goalkeeper Jacob Chapman, joining Patrick Beach and Paul Izzo.

Popovic has introduced seven potential debutants to the squad, including Eli Adams, Yaya Dukuly, Kealey Adamson, Marcus Younis, Dylan Leonard, Kasey Bos, and Jacob Chapman. The squad also sees the return of Riley McGree and Patrick Yazbek following previous injuries.

Several key players are absent due to injury, including Jordan Bos, Cameron Burgess, and Cristian Volpato. Volpato, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, is also facing legal challenges regarding cocaine charges, which he is currently contesting. Aziz Behich remains the only player from the Isuzu UTE A-League included in the selection.

Entities

Brazil · Cristian Volpato · Mat Ryan · Socceroos · Tony Popovic

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] Aziz Behich is the only Isuzu UTE A-League player selected for the squad. aleagues.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 6 SOURCES] The Socceroos will play a double header against Brazil in Queensland. football360.com.au · aleagues.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Jordan Bos, Cameron Burgess, and Cristian Volpato are unavailable for selection. football360.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Riley McGree and Patrick Yazbek have returned to the squad after injuries. football360.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 6 SOURCES] Coach Tony Popovic named the Socceroos squad for the upcoming series against Brazil. football360.com.au · aleagues.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Cristian Volpato is contesting cocaine-related charges. football360.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 6 SOURCES] Mat Ryan has been omitted from the Socceroos squad for the Brazil series. football360.com.au · aleagues.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 6 SOURCES] Seven uncapped players have been included in the squad. football360.com.au · aleagues.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · 7news.com.au

Sources

SEVEN new faces in Popovic's first post-World Cup Socceroos squad as skipper Ryan is axed [football360.com.au]

9 days ago

Socceroos squad vs. Brazil: Maty Ryan sensationally axed [www.sportingnews.com]

8 days ago

Recent A-Leagues graduates among SEVEN in line for Socceroos debuts, Ryan left out [aleagues.com.au]

9 days ago

Socceroos stalwart axed for Brazil series [www.perthnow.com.au]

9 days ago

Lista de Australia sin Matt Ryan [www.mundodeportivo.com]

8 days ago

Socceroos captain axed from first squad since World Cup heartbreak [www.perthnow.com.au]

9 days ago

Socceroos stalwart axed for Brazil series [theqldr.com.au]

9 days ago

Socceroos captain axed from first squad since World Cup heartbreak [7news.com.au]

9 days ago