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Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu announced that midfielder Wataru Endo will miss the World Cup after a left‑foot injury would have limited his ability to play full matches. The decision came after Endo struggled with the injury throughout the season and was limited to short appearances for Liverpool.
Moriyasu emphasized that Endo's leadership would be missed and that other midfielders must step up. Japan will enter the group stage without their captain and will rely on alternative options in the midfield.
Observers will watch how the absence affects Japan's tactical flexibility and World Cup prospects.
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