SportSMH.com.auSocceroos squad announcement delayed as players ‘overwhelmingly’ oppose Jordan trip
The Socceroos squad announcement has been delayed because players are strongly opposed to travelling to Jordan for a friendly match over safety fears.
Tony Popovic was due to name his squad for the Socceroos’ upcoming friendlies on Friday – but many players are reluctant to make themselves available due to safety concerns.
Football Australia delayed naming Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad after players pushed back strongly against travelling to Jordan for a November friendly.
A security officer was stabbed to death in a suspected terrorist attack in Amman on Thursday, less than two weeks after nine people were killed in a church shooting in Jordan's south.
Professional Footballers Australia has called for the November 17 match in Amman to be moved, and the squad announcement is now expected over the weekend.
The Australian government's travel advice for Jordan is currently level three, meaning Australians are advised to reconsider their need to travel there.
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