Hibernian winger Martin Boyle ruled out of World Cup due to injury

By Danny Law

November 20 2022, 12:16 pm

Australia's Martin Boyle, left, and New Zealand's Liberato Cacace compete for a high ball during a friendly. Image: Shutterstock.

Hibernian winger Martin Boyle will miss Australia’s World Cup campaign due to a knee injury.

Aberdeen-born Boyle sat out Hibs’ final three games before the World Cup break with the problem but had hoped to be available in Qatar.

Australia confirmed on Sunday, however, that he has withdrawn from the squad.

Melbourne City winger Marco Tilio has been called up to replace Boyle ahead of the Socceroos’ opening World Cup fixture against France on Tuesday.

Hibs midfielder Martin Boyle has been forced to withdraw from the Australia World Cup squad due to injury.

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Head coach Graham Arnold told Australia’s website: “We all feel for Martin and it is a cruel blow for him on the eve of the World Cup.

“He has been an integral part of our journey to get to Qatar and we thank him for everything he has given the Socceroos during this campaign.

“We also thank his club, who have done everything possible from their end to try and help. He will be back and we can’t wait to see him in the green and gold again next year,”