LIVE: Aussie rivals in ‘constant state of anxiety’ amid Palestine conflict as Roos make classy move

Palestine coach Makram Daboub conceded his players are “in a constant state of anxiety” amid the ongoing conflict as they take on the Socceroos in a World Cup qualifier.

The fixture was set to be held in Palestine but will instead be held in the neutral location of Kuwait City at 1am (AEDT) on Wednesday.

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Daboub will be without three of his players as they could not leave Gaza in time to play Lebanon in the United Arab Emirates last week, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

But for the players he was able to take, Daboub revealed they are battling to remain focused on the task at hand.

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“The players are in the hotel or on the bus most of the time following the news on their phones and communicating with their families,” Daboub told the Associated Press.

“They are in a constant state of anxiety with the continued aggression and war in Palestine.”

Speaking after the draw against Lebanon, Daboub felt it was only “natural” for his players to be thinking about their families and friends instead of football, but hoped some positive results could “bring a little happiness to our people.”

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The Socceroos, who thrashed Bangladesh 7-0 in their last outing, understand the difficulties of the horrific situation playing out in Palestine.

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