Fran Karacic to come in at right-back for Socceroos’ crunch game against Tunisia

Brescia man replaces injured Nathaniel Atkinson for Saturday’s game but fitness of key attacker Ajdin Hrustic remains a doubt

But the fitness of key attacker Ajdin Hrustic remains in question for Saturday’s match at Al Janoub Stadium.

Arnold offered little on Hrustic, who has been recovering from an ankle injury and played no part in Australia’s opener, saying on that “he’s getting there”. “Jamie’s a great goal-scorer,” Arnold said. “Mitchell Duke works hard ... at some stage you’ll see both of them on the field.”

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