Pretty sure I've read he is injured, but also when he signed was news the transfer paperwork would take a bit of time.
Edit - https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/10/01/listen-i-coach-bazeley-discusses-all-whites-squad-selections-before-start-of/
One notable absence is midfielder Sarpreet Singh. Having recently signed with Portugal's União de Leiria, Singh missed the American tour due to injury.
Edit - https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/10/01/listen-i-coach-bazeley-discusses-all-whites-squad-selections-before-start-of/
One notable absence is midfielder Sarpreet Singh. Having recently signed with Portugal's União de Leiria, Singh missed the American tour due to injury.
Bazeley said they hope to have him back for their November qualifying window against Vanuatu and Samoa, after he's had a chance to gain some match conditioning.