Viduka Misses World Cup Qualifiers!

Last updated : 01 May 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

He will not be available for matches against Iraq in Brisbane and Dubai on June 1 and June 7 respectively, Qatar in Doha on June 14 and China in Sydney on June 22.

Australia's coach Pim Verbeek: "He is struggling with an Achille's problem.

"They are thinking of rehab, having injections and maybe a small operation at the end of the season so I don't think he will be available.

"He was struggling and when we spoke he said he would see if he is (feeling) better and we would find out if he would be available (for June) but it is not going very well for him.

"It will be very difficult for him to be part of the group."