Australia forced into changes for crucial World Cup group game against Paraguay

• Italiano and Leckie out from side that played USA

• Win or a draw will secure second place

Australia will be forced to make changes for their final World Cup group match against Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday (Friday 5am AEST), after a second player from their starting XI against the USA was ruled out with an injury.

The right-back Jacob Italiano picked up an adductor injury at training this week and will miss the Group D finale, joining the winger Mat Leckie, who suffered a hamstring strain against the USA.

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