The Scotland-born livewire winger will be replaced in Australia’s squad by Marco Tilio, who was flown in last week
on Tuesday, ready to be drafted as cover should the time come for manager Graham Arnold to make the tough call.
It means Boyle is yet to represent his adopted country at a major tournament, having also been ruled out just days before the 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates after picking up a knee injury during a warm-up friendly against Oman. Tilio, 21, was a notable omission when Australia’s World Cup squad was announced last week, having been considered on the cusp but lacking consistent form and minutes for City.
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