BSP-05 Australia line up Kuwait for new coach’s first game

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Australia line up Kuwait for new coach’s first game

SYDNEY, Sept 17, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Australia Monday lined up a friendly
against Kuwait in what will be the first game in charge for new Socceroos
coach Graham Arnold.

They will meet Romeo Jozak’s side in Kuwait City on October 15 after a
short training camp in the United Arab Emirates.

Arnold took over after Bert van Marwijk’s temporary role in charge during
the World Cup in Russia, where they failed to make it past the group stage
for a third consecutive time.

“During a recent training camp in Turkey we worked hard to add attacking
layers to the strong defensive base the Socceroos had at this year’s World
Cup,” Arnold said.

“Next month’s camp in the UAE, which will conclude with our friendly
against Kuwait, will provide us with the chance to develop our play further
and put our new style into a game situation.”

The Socceroos have already announced friendlies in Australia against South
Korea on November 17 and Lebanon three days later as they build towards
defending their Asian Cup crown in January.

BSS/AFP/FI/ 1417 hrs