Japan suffered a blow on the eve of World Cup qualifying with Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma dominated out with harm, the soccer affiliation stated on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old has scored seven targets in 18 appearances for his nation and emerged as some of the thrilling attackers within the Premier League.
But coach Hajime Moriyasu should do with out him when Japan start the lengthy street to the 2026 World Cup at house to Myanmar on Thursday, adopted by Syria on Tuesday in Jeddah.
The Japan Football Association didn’t reveal the character of the harm.
“Since this is a World Cup qualifier I joined the team believing in my potential to contribute,” Mitoma stated in a JFA assertion.
“But unfortunately, seeing as I won’t be able to play at 100 percent, I’ve decided to let my teammates play on my behalf, as much as I regret doing so.
“For now, I’ll work arduous on recovering as quickly as potential.”
Mitoma got here on as a second-half substitute in Brighton’s 1-1 house draw towards Sheffield United on the weekend.