Socceroos hit by second Covid case with Milos Degenek ruled out

04-Oct-2021 22:53:44 | Guardian

Defender to miss World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan
Sunderland defender Bailey Wright called up as replacement

Defender Milos Degenek is the second Socceroos player to test positive to Covid-19 in the past few days, joining Brad Smith in missing the next two World Cup qualifiers.

Degenek will miss Australia’s qualifying matches against Oman and Japan, with experienced Sunderland defender Bailey Wright to replace him.