Australia defender Italiano ruled out of Paraguay match (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia defender Jacob Italiano is excluded from the World Cup Group D match against Paraguay due to an adductor injury, prompting defensive reshuffling as the team aims to advance to the round of 32.

• Australia defender Jacob Italiano ruled out of Paraguay match due to adductor injury
• Italiano injured during training and will miss World Cup Group D clash
• Australia needs win or draw to advance to round of 32
• Potential defensive replacements include Jason Geria and Aziz Behich