Australia’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Japan have been overshadowed by claims Socceroos coach Graham Arnold breached COVID-19 isolation rules. 7NEWS
Arnold has been in self-isolation since testing positive to the virus for the second time in eight weeks last Thursday but was reportedly spotted at North Narrabeen on Sunday.
NSW regulations only stipulate hefty fines for individuals who breach self-isolation and not a requirement to start a new seven-day period, meaning Arnold could still potentially be allowed attend the match though he could be significantly out-of-pocket. It’s the latest disruption for the Socceroos in their build-up to the two must-win matches with Arnold’s squad already suffering several key absences due to COVID-19 unavailability or injury.Craig Goodwin and Jackson Irvine were both ruled out for COVID-19 related reasons on Sunday, joining Aaron Mooy, Adam Taggart and Riley McGree as absentees for the two matches.
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