- Fornaroli may be called up to Socceroos
- The striker is in great form
- Kuol fell out of favor with the national team
Melbourne Victory striker Bruno Fornaroli could get a Socceroos call-up for next month's Asian Cup as youngster Garang Kuol falls out of favor with the national team.
Brandon Borrello will miss January's AFC Asian Cup after suffering a serious foot injury during the Wanderers derby win over Sydney FC.
With Borrello out, there is a possibility that coach Graham Arnold will call on Fornaroli, who is in great form.
The 36-year-old attacker scored a contender for the goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against the Mariners on Sunday and seems to be getting better every week.
Meanwhile, last year's wonderkid Garang Kuol is already at a crossroads in his career and has fallen out of favor not only with the Socceroos, but also with the Olyroos ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Victorious striker Bruno Fornaroli could get a Socceroos call-up for next month's Asian Cup
Fornaroli has been clinical in front of goal for Melbourne this season
Just a year ago, Kuol made a promising appearance for Australia at the World Cup, signing a four-year contract with Newcastle United.
However, now 19, Kuol is struggling on loan to FC Volendam in the Eredivisie, having scored just once in 12 games.
His lightweight frame and questionable stamina prove to be challenges in a competition that exposes weaknesses.
Despite earning five senior caps, Kuol has fallen out of favor with the Socceroos and the Olyroos, a stark contrast to the hype surrounding his move to Newcastle 14 months ago.
The situation draws parallels with the misfortunes of Daniel Arzani, who, like Kuol, enjoyed initial success but suffered setbacks during loan spells in Europe before returning to the A-League.
Kuol's recent 30-minute cameo for Volendam ended in a 5–0 defeat, adding to concerns over his impact and the team's performance.
Before joining Newcastle, Kuol had the option to join VfB Stuttgart, but opted for the North East of England instead.
Youngster Garang Kuol has fallen out of favor with both the Socceroos and Olyroos
Observers in the Netherlands recognize Kuol's natural talent, but express reservations about his work rate, physicality and ability to last 90 minutes.
The upcoming match against Feyenoord poses a challenge, and whether Kuol will play remains uncertain, raising questions about his future trajectory in professional football.