Australia head coach Tony Popovic has announced an under-strength squad for upcoming friendlies in Qatar and Jordan, citing security concerns as a factor in the selection.
The matches, scheduled for later this month, will see a depleted Australian side face regional opponents. Popovic indicated that several regular players were unavailable due to the perceived risks associated with travel to the region.
Football Australia has not released the full squad list, but the decision underscores the challenges of organizing international fixtures amid heightened security alerts.
