Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has ruptured his ACL, dealing a blow to coach Tony Popovic’s World Cup qualification campaign. The 20-year-old sustained the injury at training with Italian club Parma and will undergo surgery, ruling him out of Australia’s third round of qualifying until June. Circati’s absence will be a significant loss for the team as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup.
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Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article
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