Knee injury could rule Kruse out of WC Sport National Breaking News Sport Soccer January 19, 2014 - 9:55AM The World Cup dream of Socceroos star Robbie Kruse appears over after the key forward tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The devastating injury has ended his club season with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and leaves him in extreme doubt for Australia's campaign in Brazil, starting in June. Kruse suffered the injury in training on Friday, with an MRI the following day confirming the worst possible news. A traditional knee reconstruction would certainly end his World Cup hopes, requiring a year-long recovery. However athletes have enjoyed much faster recoveries with the LARS surgery, notably embraced by several AFL players, including the Sydney Swans' Nick Malceski, and rugby league stars such as Canberra prop Brett White. It is understood the 25-year-old will undergo surgery next week - though it is not known which option he has chosen. Australia opens their World Cup against Chile on June 13.