Toure ruled out until January with shoulder injury ahead of Asian Cup

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 08:48 · Archive

Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure will miss the Asian Cup after shoulder surgery sidelined him until January.

Mohamed Toure faces an uphill battle to play any part in Australia's Asian Cup campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery. Norwich manager Philippe Clement revealed the recovery timeline, stating that Toure 'will be out until January, around that period'. The Asian Cup kicks off on 7 January, giving Toure minimal time to regain fitness and make a case for selection by Australia coach Tony Popovic.

Toure was named Norwich's player of the month for September, scoring five goals in the club's opening seven Championship games before injuring his shoulder in a tussle. The 22-year-old posted on Instagram that the injury 'hurts' but pledged to return 'stronger and give everything I have to return better than before'.

In Toure's expected absence, Nestory Irankunda and Tete Yengi shape as Australia's main options for the striker role at the Asian Cup. Toure has scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 21 games across all competitions since joining Norwich in January.

How it is being reported

• Injured Socceroo in a race to be fit for Asian CupSocceroos striker Mohamed Toure will be sidelined until January following shoulder surgery, casting doubt over his availability for the Asian Cup.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 08:12
• Injured Socceroo in a race to be fit for Asian CupSocceroos striker Mohamed Toure will be sidelined until January following shoulder surgery, casting doubt over his availability for the Asian Cup.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 08:12

In this story: Mohamed Toure · Norwich · Philippe Clement · Tony Popovic · Australia · Nestory Irankunda · Tete Yengi

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