News Limited newspapers say Mark Viduka's involvement in the Asian Cup is uncertain with the striker yet to make a final decision.
Reports this morning say that Mark Viduka is still contempleting whether he will play in July's Asian Cup, citing tiredness from the English Premier League season.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been reported as saying, "There is always something cropping up with the national team in terms of player availability.
"Mark has a lot on his plate at the moment, so he has every right to take his time to come up with the right decision."
Arnold however, also confirms that Viduka has already indicated he will be at the tournament and thus, should be available.
"I spoke to him before the match against China and during my last visit to England, and he was very keen to play.
"Mark is a man of his word.
"He admitted, however, that he was very tired from a long season and needed a good break, which is why he did not come to Sydney for the Uruguay game."
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been reported as saying, "There is always something cropping up with the national team in terms of player availability.
"Mark has a lot on his plate at the moment, so he has every right to take his time to come up with the right decision."
Arnold however, also confirms that Viduka has already indicated he will be at the tournament and thus, should be available.
"I spoke to him before the match against China and during my last visit to England, and he was very keen to play.
"Mark is a man of his word.
"He admitted, however, that he was very tired from a long season and needed a good break, which is why he did not come to Sydney for the Uruguay game."
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