PERU will be without star Jefferson Farfan for their final World Cup clash against the Socceroos after the winger was involved in a big training collision.

The 84-time international was rushed to hospital after a blow to the head suffered during a training session at Peru’s training base in Khimki.

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A statement from the national team stated that “Farfan made an impact with the rival goalkeeper after an attack play, suffering a traumatic brain injury.”

Peru's forward Jefferson Farfan heads the ball Source: AFP

“Immediately, all the corresponding protocols were followed and he was transferred to the hospital assigned by the Local Organising Committee of the World Cup where all the pertinent medical studies have been carried out.

Teammate Anderson Santamaria has commented on the sickening incident and suggested that he feared the worst for Farfan.

“We were very shocked by what happened with Jefferson, because he could not move his arms and legs, he had white eyes, when I saw him I thought the worst, it scared us a lot,” the defender said.

“We have just been told that (Farfán) is already aware, that he can now move his legs and hands, thank God he is out of danger, he may travel with us, but I do not think he will play. Good.”

The attacker is joined on the sidelines by centre-back Alberto Rodriguez, who hasn’t trained since suffering an injury in the clash against Denmark.

Meanwhile, the Aussies are dealing with selection issues of their own.

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric has declared himself fit and ready to start should coach Bert van Marwijk opt to field the beanpole striker.

Andrew Nabbout’s shoulder injury opens the door for either Juric, sidelined legend Tim Cahill or in-form poacher Jamie Maclaren to start in Sochi.

“I feel good and have been training well. I’m quite confident in my abilities and that I’m fit enough to play,” Juric said on Sunday.

- with AAP