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Cardiff's Alex Robertson withdraws from Australia squad for Brazil match

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Cardiff's Alex Robertson withdraws from Australia squad for Brazil match

Summary

Alex Robertson has pulled out of Australia's squad to face Brazil, opting to stay with Cardiff City over the international break. The midfielder, called up for the first time since the summer's World Cup, withdrew due to medical reasons, with no specific details on his injury provided. Coach Brian Barry-Murphy indicated that the break could help key players, including Dylan Lawlor and Will Fish, to return to fitness. Five senior players from Cardiff will still represent their countries during this period. Cardiff's next match is against Blackburn Rovers on 10 October.

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Status Watch

•Robertson remains in Cardiff for recovery after withdrawing for medical reasons.
•Barry-Murphy aims to utilize the break for player fitness improvements.
•Dylan Lawlor and Will Fish are expected to return to training soon.
•Cardiff's next match is scheduled against Blackburn Rovers on 10 October.
•Five senior Cardiff players will compete during the international break.

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10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cardiff wait on injuries as Robertson pulls out of Brazil game

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Alex Robertson will remain at Cardiff City over the international break after withdrawing from Australia's squad to face Brazil. Robertson, 23, pulled out for medical reasons after being called up for the Socceroos for the first time since missing out on selection for the summer's World Cup. No details have been given on the injury, but the midfielder is set to stay in south Wales during a key period that Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy hopes will be "very beneficial" for the Bluebirds as they aim to edge key men closer to fitness.
— Yahoo Sports

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