Australia skipper Jedinak out of FIFA Confederations Cup
http://worldsoccertalk.com/2017/06/12/australia-skipper-jedinak-out-of-fifa-confederations-cup/ June 12, 2017 Sydney (AFP) – Australia skipper Mile Jedinak has withdrawn from Tuesday’s friendly with Brazil and this month’s Confederations Cup with a groin injury , Football Federation Australia said. The Aston Villa midfielder pulled up sore after Australia’s 3-2 World Cup qualifier win over Saudi Arabia last week and coach Ange Postecoglou said with the Socceroos to play at least four games in 13 days an unfit Jedinak was too much of a risk. He will be replaced by Austrian-based midfielder James Jeggo. “Losing Mile is a blow as he is not only an important member of the midfield but a great leader amongst the group,” Postecoglou said. “He has had a tough period since Christmas with his groin and we all agree it is in the best long-term interest of Mile and the Socceroos that he has a break to ensure he is ready for the new season.” Jedinak said he was...