Several Australia internationals were in action for their clubs across Europe in the past week, with goalkeeper Mathew Ryan and defender Alessandro Circati among those getting minutes. The activity comes as the Socceroos prepare for their next international fixture away to Qatar on 13 November.
Ryan started and completed both of Levante's La Liga matches. He was in goal for the 3-3 draw against Sevilla on 12 October and again for the 1-1 stalemate with Deportivo La Coruna four days later. The experienced keeper remains a key figure for his club and his country.
Elsewhere, Harry Souttar played the full 90 minutes as Leicester City won 2-1 against Doncaster Rovers in England's League One on 17 October.
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler entered the fray in the 68th minute for 1. FC Köln, who suffered a 1-0 Bundesliga loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.
In Austria, Jacob Italiano played the full match for Grazer AK, who were on the wrong end of a heavy 6-1 defeat to Sturm Graz.
These club performances provide valuable match fitness ahead of the Qatar fixture, which is the next item on the Socceroos' fixtures schedule. The team will reconvene next month for the trip to Doha.
