Achilles Injury Sidelines Australia's Lewis Miller from World Cup

Lewis Miller, Australia's defender, has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an Achilles injury sustained during a match for Blackburn. His surgery will keep him out for nine months, dealing a blow to the Socceroos. The World Cup starts on June 11 in North America.

Australia's World Cup hopes have suffered a setback with the exclusion of defender Lewis Miller due to an Achilles injury. The news was confirmed by Football Australia on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old right back sustained the injury during Blackburn's 3-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers, a match where he was crucial to his team's success. Miller's performance has been a cornerstone in Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign, with the defender scoring two vital goals.

After undergoing surgery, Miller is expected to be out for up to nine months. He expressed his disappointment on social media, stating, "Simply no words. Cruel world we live in." Still, he promised a strong comeback, saying, "You best believe I'll be back better than before." The upcoming World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, begins on June 11.

(With inputs from agencies.)