Hibs Martin Boyle forced to pull out of Australian World Cup squad
It follows a knee injury the midfielder picked up in late October
Last updated 20th Nov 2022
Hibs and Australia winger Martin Boyle has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.
Head coach Graham Arnold says it's a "cruel blow" for Boyle, who will be replaced in the squad by Melbourne FC's Marco Tilio.
The Hibs winger flew out to Qatar in advance of the World Cup for further treatment on his knee but was forced to withdraw from the 26-man squad on Saturday night.
Australia Head Coach, Graham Arnold commented: “We all feel for Martin and it is a cruel blow for him on the eve of the World Cup.
“He has been an integral part of our journey to get to Qatar and we thank him for everything he has given the Socceroos during this campaign. We also thank his club, who have done everything possible from their end to try and help with Martin’s recovery.”