Burgess Out for Six Months | Australia News

Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is sidelined for months after rupturing his Achilles tendon — a devastating blow as he’ll miss the AFC Asian Cup. The 30-year-old, who played key roles in Australia’s World Cup opener matches, now faces surgery and a long recovery. Swansea coach Vitor Matos praised Burgess’s resilience, while his absence leaves a void — especially since he was recently bumped by 18-year-old Lucas Herrington. Meanwhile, Herrington’s rising star just got a massive boost: he signed a five-year, $33 million deal with Hull City — a record for any Australian player. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/969224ed9ac51598