Strong Socceroos 11 to face Kuwait?
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By brian jackson, 23 Nov 2009 brian jackson is a Roar Rookie
While it has been said the Socceroos v Kuwait in January will be an A League based 11 (as the match is not played on FIFA dates), that may not necessarily be the case.
If we work on the basis that overseas based players available would include those not playing regular first team football for their clubs, and those playing in leagues that will be in recess at the time, then a Socceroos starting 11 might include only one Australian based outfielder:
Kennedy
Rukavytsya Carle Vidosic
Valeri Culina
Carney Spiranovic Neill Wilkshire
Vukovic
With the notable exceptions of Cahill, Kewell and Schwarzer, I would argue that this 11 is otherwise close to full strength.
Personally, I’d be very happy to see what Spira, Carle, Vidosic and Ruka can show if each given 90 minutes.
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The Bear said | November 23rd 2009 @ 7:47am | Report comment
Another A league 11 is not a good idea…so I like your logic.
KB said | November 23rd 2009 @ 1:09pm | Report comment
Bear,
I think we need to trust and give our HAL lads another chance… Well maybe we won’t have any choice in the matter.. But if the “All Whites” can get to the SA World Cup, with HAL players, then I think we do on paper have a team that can do the job in Kuwait…
KB said | November 23rd 2009 @ 8:43am | Report comment
“Personally, I’d be very happy to see what Spira, Carle, Vidosic and Ruka can show if each given 90 minutes.”
I would also like to see a new manager take control of a fresh bunch of Roos — one of the other Dutchmen employed with the FFA, Han Berger perhaps…
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KB
cbowden9000 said | November 23rd 2009 @ 10:27am | Report comment
Good point Brian!
I didn’t actually realise how strong a team we potentially have available. Thanks!
This starting 11 would be great to see in action, as the majority of these players will be keen to impress Verbeek to get a world cup spot.
Also, love to see that you’ve put Vukovic as the No.1. With the form he’s in at the moment, Verbeek would be stupid not to pick him!
Ben of Phnom Penh said | November 23rd 2009 @ 10:39am | Report comment
Milligan will also be available, Djite may be if he isn’t getting a run and the club want some exposure for him, Sterjokvski, Coyne and Moore are in the mix as is Jade North. It may even be good to see if Troisi can get a release for a run, though I suspect not.
AndyRoo said | November 23rd 2009 @ 11:25am | Report comment
Coyne was pretty good on Sunday.
I wouldn’t take North though, he is ok but nothing special when he is playing week in week out and could sneak into the squad.
I would pick a fair few A league guys over him when he isn’t playing though.
The Bishop said | November 23rd 2009 @ 11:00am | Report comment
Including players who are not playing first team football (not even on the bench for some of these players) equates to us having a full strength national team? You’re having a laugh.
Gibbo said | November 23rd 2009 @ 12:03pm | Report comment
is wilkshire struggling for match time in Russia?
AndyRoo said | November 23rd 2009 @ 12:05pm | Report comment
Russia has I think 1 more round until they take their long Winter break.
Gibbo said | November 24th 2009 @ 3:05pm | Report comment
ahh, cheers for remedying my ignorance andy!
Ben of Phnom Penh said | November 23rd 2009 @ 12:06pm | Report comment
Actually it reads a bit like the squad we’d take to Qatar if a number of players hang up their boots after South Africa.
ABCDEFG said | November 23rd 2009 @ 12:25pm | Report comment
I’d assume Moore will be starting
jimbo said | November 23rd 2009 @ 12:47pm | Report comment
Yes, from the A-League you’d pick Moore, Culina, Sterjovski, Burns, Brosque, Thompson and others – like to see Rudan get a game, he has been very good in an average AU side lately.
Should come down to having to beat Indonesia at home in Brisbane on March 3 in the last game.
Picking up a point or three against Kuwait in Kuwait on 6 January would be an unexpected bonus, but its been done before without the Euroroos.
Ben of Phnom Penh said | November 23rd 2009 @ 1:12pm | Report comment
March 3rd is a FIFA friendly date so some players may be able to make it though the short release time will make it prohibitive for most.