Australia has been dealt a big World Cup injury scare as Mohamed Touré limped off the pitch nine minutes into Norwich City’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday morning AEDT.
Touré, who had scored five goals in four games since joining the Championship side from Danish club Randers, appeared to have sustained a groin injury, according to the BBC.
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The 21-year-old striker pulled up chasing a long ball over the top, and Australians fans will be hoping the injury is on the minor end with the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign beginning in Canada in roughly three-and-a-half months.
Norwich led 2-0 in the second half against the already relegated Owls.
Canaries manager Philippe Clement is expected to provide an update on Touré’s fitness after the match.
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