All eyes on Rogic in build-up to Brazil

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TOM Rogic admits the past few months of his career have been a test of his character as he makes his way back from injury.

The promising Rogic joined Melbourne Victory on loan from his Scottish club Celtic in a bid to get more game time ahead of the World Cup.

But he managed just 11 games in the four months he spent in Melbourne, before a groin injury ended his season early.

Still, Rogic, 21, insists his brief return to Australia was a success and he is slowly returning to form and fitness in the build-up to Brazil.

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"I came here and played a lot of games in a short amount of time," Rogic said.

"I got injured towards the end of that, which has been frustrating and unfortunate, but I still got to play week in and week out and it gave me match fitness.

"It's difficult, but every player goes through ups and downs and it's extremely frustrating when that happens. This year I've had a few injuries and it's been a bit stop-start.

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"It tests your character a little bit and that's when you get frustrated at times. But there's not a lot you can do about it except just keep working hard. It feels good to be back on the pitch now."

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Rogic was one of 15 squad members who took part in an open training session at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, but no other player has been as closely scrutinised.

Despite his nine international appearances, the dynamic forward has yet to reach his full potential with the Socceroos.

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But Rogic insists he is paying little attention to what people are saying about him outside of his teammates and family.

"It doesn't really matter," he said. "They can write up whatever they want, good or bad, it's my job to just not pay any attention. Speak to any player and the main thing is you just need the people around you — in the dressing room, your family and the coaches — to be the ones who advise you. Outside of that, to me it's irrelevant and I do my best not to pay ­attention to it.

"I can't control it, all I can control is getting fit, playing and enjoying my football."

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Rogic played for the Socceroos in their most recent matches against Costa Rica and Ecuador and is likely to feature against South Africa in next week's farewell friendly.

But he doesn't expect the game to be a true reflection of how the Socceroos will perform in Brazil.

"The match against South Africa is a friendly and it's part of our preparation for the World Cup," he said.

"We certainly don't want to be peaking for that game. The tournament starts two or three weeks later, so I'm sure it will be a good test for us and hopefully it will be a nice way to send the team off to Brazil."

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