Socceroos monitoring security ahead of Middle East friendlies as squad named
The Australian national football team, the Socceroos, is preparing for friendlies in the Middle East while Football Australia continues to monitor security concerns. Players have expressed safety worries regarding the match in Jordan, leading to an under-strength squad selection.
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The Socceroos are due to play two friendlies in the Middle East this international break. ( Getty Images: Eurasia Sport Images/Ayush Kumar )
The Socceroos have named an inexperienced squad, with seven uncapped players, for its upcoming Middle East friendly internationals.
Football Australia says it "will continue to assess the security environment" ahead of travelling to Jordanian capital Amman.
The Socceroos are due to play Qatar in Doha on November 13 (November 14 AEDT) and Jordan in Amman three days later.
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Tony Popovic's squad was revealed at 10:30pm on Saturday night for upcoming friendlies against Qatar in Doha on November 13 (November 14 AEDT) and Jordan in Amman three days later.
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