To see the Socceroos training in China...

Just 24 hours ahead of tomorrow's crucial World Cup qualifier against China, Verbeek had to end an interview admitting he felt ill.

"I need a small break - I don't feel very well," he admitted in front of television cameras at the Australia press conference.

Looking a little pale and light-headed, Verneek walked out on the interview to be attended to by the Australian medical team.

It's possible the thin atmosphere of high altitude Kunming, 1900m above sea level, may have taken its toll on the coach, however it is understood to have been a bout of gastroenteritis that felled the coach.

Already on the casualty list is Bruce Djite who was set to play a key role in tomorrow's match after a string of late withdrawals by Euroroos. His training session ended early yesterday with a torn hamstring and will not feature in the game.

Scott McDonald was confirmed as a no-show yesterday after Celtic claimed a calf strain had knocked him out of action. Celtic face a potential title decider against Rangers on Sunday.

He joined Tim Cahill - who only managed 10 minutes of his club game at the weekend, Brett Emerton who didn't start for his club and Mile Sterjovski who was cut down by a bruising tackle and substituted after 39 minutes for the Rams. Josh Kennedy also missed his domestic game with a twisted ankle.

Harry Kewell is with the squad in China but is also struggling with fitness and is now said to be a serious doubt to start the vital game tomorrow.

To see the Socceroos training in China...

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