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Socceroos star Harry Kewell receives support from Australia boss Holger Osieck after apparent bad vibes
The veteran attacker looks set to be called up by the German boss for the Saudi Arabia clash despite admitting an uncertain future
Feb 14, 2012 4:15:00 AM
By Kosuke Kato
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Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has reassured the future of Harry Kewell in the national team as they prepare for the Fifa World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Melbourne on February 29.
The veteran midfielder, who only saw 53 minutes of action in his most recent international fixture against Oman before missing the Thailand game, revealed last week he was unsure of his future role for the Socceroos.
However, Osieck was confident Kewell was still a vital member of the team and suggested his impressive form in recent weeks for his A-League club Melbourne Victory would merit his selection for the clash with Saudi Arabia.
"I haven't spoken with Harry recently but from my perspective I don't feel any tension and I consider him as a very important part of group.” Osieck told the Herald Sun.
"I've seen him in A-League and in his last game (against Central Coast) he played very well."
Despite a playing career interrupted with numerous injuries, Kewell boasts 55 international caps as well as 16 goals.
Australia have already secured their passage towards the fourth round of World Cup qualification and are top of their group with 12 points.
The veteran midfielder, who only saw 53 minutes of action in his most recent international fixture against Oman before missing the Thailand game, revealed last week he was unsure of his future role for the Socceroos.
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However, Osieck was confident Kewell was still a vital member of the team and suggested his impressive form in recent weeks for his A-League club Melbourne Victory would merit his selection for the clash with Saudi Arabia.
"I haven't spoken with Harry recently but from my perspective I don't feel any tension and I consider him as a very important part of group.” Osieck told the Herald Sun.
"I've seen him in A-League and in his last game (against Central Coast) he played very well."
Despite a playing career interrupted with numerous injuries, Kewell boasts 55 international caps as well as 16 goals.
Australia have already secured their passage towards the fourth round of World Cup qualification and are top of their group with 12 points.
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