AdminHarry Souttar has broken his silence after Australia’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit, insisting his full focus is now on recovering from the disappointment and preparing for the next chapter of his career.
The Leicester City defender was one of Australia’s standout performers as the Socceroos battled Egypt to a 1-1 draw before suffering a painful 4-2 defeat on penalties in the Round of 32.
Souttar produced another commanding display at the heart of the defence but endured heartbreak when his penalty was saved during the shootout.
Despite the crushing defeat, reports suggest the towering centre-back remains determined to bounce back after completing an impressive return from the Achilles injury that kept him out for much of the past year.
His performances throughout the tournament reminded Leicester supporters why he remains one of the club’s most important defenders heading into the new season.
Rather than making any dramatic announcement about his future, Souttar’s immediate priority is expected to be returning to club football and proving himself under Leicester City’s new manager, Russell Martin.
The Australian international is under contract with the Foxes and will now turn his attention to pre-season after representing his country with distinction on the biggest stage.
While speculation over his long-term future is likely to continue during the transfer window, there has been no official confirmation that Souttar has decided to leave Leicester.
For now, the defender’s focus appears to be on putting the World Cup disappointment behind him and helping the Foxes enjoy a successful campaign under their new head coach.
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