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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jack Snape in Oakland

Striker Mo Touré sends injury scare through Socceroos camp on eve of World Cup

Mohamed Touré
The Socceroos star striker Mohamed Touré was absent from training on Wednesday, three days out from Australia’s World Cup Group D match against Turkey. Photograph: Jason Henry/AAP

Socceroos striker Mo Touré sent a scare through camp days before the team’s World Cup opener after he missed training on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), highlighting the vulnerability of a squad thin on forward options.

Touré was at the team’s training base in Oakland for the team photo, but he did not take part in training. Media were told the striker – who has a history of muscle injuries – is expected to train on Thursday (Friday AEST).

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