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Australia v Kyrgyzstan: Ryan hopeful over injury

Kyrgyzstan visit Canberra on Thursday as Australia eye a much-needed win in World Cup qualifying.

Australia and Valencia goalkeeper Mat Ryan says his chances of playing in Thursday’s vital World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan are unclear.

Ryan last played in August before needing surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee suffered while playing in La Liga.

The 23-year-old has only had three full training sessions with the Valencia first-team, leaving his hopes of featuring for the Socceroos in Canberra unclear.

Bournemouth's Adam Federici has played the past three World Cup qualifiers in Ryan's absence, while Alex Cisak is also in the squad.