There was more midweek action for CommBank Socceroos abroad, with Nestory Irankunda picking up an assist for Watford in England, while Patrick Yazbek's Nashville held Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to a draw in America.
With several big clashes coming in Europe and Asia this weekend, here is the latest CommBank Socceroos abroad news.
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Starting with the EFL Championship, Nestory Irankunda (cap #643) assisted Watford’s second goal in a 3-1 win against Wrexham on Wednesday morning. It adds to the winger’s good run of form, having scored last weekend. Watford host Leicester City on Sunday at 2:00 am (AEDT).
In the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, Patrick Yazbek (cap #641) played a full game for Nashville as they drew 1-1 with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The result sends Yazbek's Nashville into the quarter-finals of the competiition after they knocked Messi's Miami out after winning on aggregate. The midfielder could get a start back in the MLS against Orlando on Sunday at 9:15 (AEDT).
Continuing in the MLS, recent call-up Lucas Herrington could start for Colorado Rapids away to Sporting KC on Sunday at 11:30 am (AEDT). The 18-year-old has started all four matches for the Rapids this season.
Kye Rowles (cap #622) is in line for a start as DC United travel to Atlanta United on Sunday at 10:30 am (AEDT).
In other MLS action, Kai Trewin (cap #656) and Aiden O'Neill (cap #629) could start for New York City at home to Inter Miami on Monday at 4:00 am (AEDT).
Elsewhere in the English Championship, Riley McGree (cap #609) is set to start for Middlesbrough when they travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday at 11:30 pm (AEDT). Cameron Burgess (cap #633) should start for Swansea City at home to Coventry City on Sunday at 4:15 am (AEDT).
In the EFL League One, Alex Robertson (cap #630) played 62 minutes for Cardiff City as they lost 2-0 to Wycombe Wanderers on Wednesday. The midfielder is likely to start on Saturday at 11:30 pm (AEDT) against Blackpool.
Continuing in League One on Wednesday, Joe Gauci (cap #631) was the goalkeeper for Port Vale in their 3-2 loss to Blackpool. Gauci is expected to start on Sunday at 2:00 am (AEDT) when Port Vale welcome Bolton Wanderers.
In Spain’s La Liga, Maty Ryan (cap #555) played a full game for Levante in their 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday morning. Ryan should be in goal for Levante’s home game against Real Oviedo on Sunday at 4:30 am (AEDT).
In Eredivisie, Jordan Bos (cap #632) is expected to start for Feyenoord when they host Ajax on Monday at 12:30 am (AEDT).
Also, Max Balard (cap #652) could start for NAC Breda away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday at 7:00 am (AEDT), while Ajdin Hrustic (cap #589) could feature for Heracles at home to Excelsior on Saturday at 6:00 am (AEDT).
In Serie A, Alessandro Circati (cap #637) is likely to be in Parma’s squad as they face Cremonese on Sunday at 1:00 am (AEDT).
In the German Bundesliga, Jackson Irvine (cap #568) and Connor Metcalfe (cap #611) should be involved for St. Pauli at home to Freiburg on Monday at 3:30 am (AEDT).
In Cyprus, Milos Degenek (cap #585) might be involved for APOEL Nicosia in their Championship Playoff match against AEK Larnaca on Monday at 4:00 am (AEDT).
Over in Croatia, Fran Karacic (cap #607) should start for Osijek in their away game against Slaven on Monday at 1:00 am (AEDT), while Anthony Kalik could get minutes away to Vukovar 91 on Sunday at 1:00 am (AEDT).
In Scotland, Martin Boyle (cap #599) and Jack Iredale could start for Hibernian against Motherwell on Sunday at 2:00 am (AEDT). New call-up Ante Suto is also in line for minutes for Hibs. Suto has three goals and one assist since joining the Scottish club in February.
At the same time, Ryan McGowan (cap #546) should be in Livingston’s squad for their away trip to Kilmarnock.
Also, Ryan Strain (cap #624) could be in Dundee United’s squad as they host Celtic on Sunday at 11:30 pm (AEDT).
In EFL League Two, Gethin Jones (cap #639) played 88 minutes for MK Dons in their 1-0 win against Colchester United. Jones might start on Saturday for MK Dons’ home match against Barnet.
Jacob Italiano (cap #653) could be in line for a start in the Austrian Bundesliga as Grazer AK take on WSG Tirol on Sunday at 3:00 am (AEDT).
In the UEFA Conference League, Garang Kuol (cap #627) came on in the 81st minute of Sparta Prague's 4-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar on Friday morning as they were knocked out at the Round of 16 stage. The attacker could get some minutes on Monday at 2:30 am (AEDT) against Karvina back in the Czech top flight.
Josh Nisbet (#642) played all of Roda JC Kerkrade’s 1-0 to Vitesse on Tuesday morning in Eerste Divisie. Nisbet should start on Saturday at 6:00 am (AEDT) when his side face Helmont Sport.
Awer Mabil (cap #597) will target some minutes for Castellon as they host Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday at 7:00 am (AEDT).
In Bosnia-Herzegovina, Tomi Juric (cap #561) could start for Zrinjski Mostar against Rudar Prijedor on Monday at 3:30 am (AEDT).
In Norway, Gianni Stensness (cap #617) might start on Sunday at 4:00 am (AEDT) when Viking take on Molde.
In J.League, Thomas Deng (cap #598) played all of Yokohama F.Marinos 1-0 defeat to Mito Hollyhock on Wednesday night. The defender could start again on Sunday at 5:00 pm, when Yokohama face Kawasaki.
In Japan's second tier, Jason Geria (cap #586) could be in action this afternoon at 4:00 pm (AEDT) against Kataller Toyama.
In South Korea, John Iredale (cap #640) could feature for Seoul E-Land away to Cheonan City on Saturday at 6:30 pm (AEDT).
Kenny Dougall (cap #608) played an hour for Buriram United in their 3-0 win against Pattani in the Thai League Cup. The defender could start on Sunday at 11:00 pm (AEDT) against Muang Thong United in Thai League.
Finishing in India, trio Jamie Maclaren (cap #584), Dimitri Petratos (cap #593) and Jason Cummings (cap #626) are likely to be in Mohun Bagan SG’s squad at home to Mumbai City on Saturday at 1:00 am (AEDT).
