Tom Rogic has withdrawn from the Australia squad for their crucial World Cup play-off due to personal reasons.
The outgoing Celtic star was due to face the UAE with the Socceroos with the winner advancing to play Peru for a shot at reaching Qatar later this year.
But he won't join up with Graham Arnold's side now in a major blow to the Aussie camp.
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A statement read: Tom Rogic has withdrawn from the Socceroos’ squad for June 2022, citing personal reasons.
"We wish Tom well as we continue to focus on the task ahead in Doha."
Rogic was recently named PFA Men's Football of the Year in Australia.
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It was the first time the Celtic hero lifted the prestigious award after playing a key part in the Hoops recapturing the Premiership crown from Rangers and lifting the Premier Sports Cup.
Speaking after winning the top gong, he said: “It’s a huge honour to be named the PFA Men’s Footballer of the Year.
"To win this award voted by all my peers is very special.
"It’s been a great year and I hope to be able to top it off with qualification for the World Cup with the Socceroos.”
