Newcastle defender Curtis Good was one of the three players cut by Australia coach Ange Postecoglou from his original 30-man squad.
Despite earning just one cap for the national team, the talented centre-back was expected to make the final squad, but he has now picked up an injury that will see him miss around three months of action.
As a result, Curtis Good was removed from Australia’s World Cup squad, together with Adam Sarota and Josh Brillante.
“It this stage surgery is likely, I think I would miss 8-12 weeks,’’ Good was quoted as saying.
“It’s two injuries in one. The muscle strain – a grade two tear – and an underlying problem with the hip joint.
“I couldn’t tell you if it’s a pre-existing problem but I’ve heard the hip impingement is quite common.
“I’ll see the specialists on Thursday then get a second opinion from a hip specialist before speaking to the club and making a call.’’
Australia will have their work cut out for them in Group B at the 2014 World Cup, having been pitted against Spain, Netherlands and Chile, with the Socceroos priced at 15.00 (14/1) to qualify for the knockout stages.
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