Celtic's harm considerations proceed to grown, with Daizen Maeda omitted of the Japan squad completely as they confronted Ecuador in a World Cup warm-up conflict.
The frontman was introduced off after the primary 45 minutes throughout Japan's earlier sport in opposition to the USA after selecting up a knock within the opening half. And the ahead was absent from coaching throughout Japan's remaining preparations for the closing pleasant in opposition to the South American facet earlier this week, with the harm woe highlighted some extra as Hajime Moriyasu named his facet that didn’t embody Maeda.
It comes after fellow Hoops frontman Giorgos Giakoumakis suffered an harm scare, with the Greece worldwide being despatched for an MRI scan after points along with his thigh. Fortunately, no critical issued have been detected and the Greek is prone to be able to play when home motion resumes this weekend. Sead Haksabanovic has additionally given Ange Postecoglou one thing to consider after the Montenegro star was pressured off after 32 minutes following a heavy problem throughout his nation's conflict with Finland on Monday.
There's excellent news for Kyogo and Hatate although, with the duo each named within the Japanese squad on Tuesday. Kyogo takes his spot within the beginning XI. Hatate settles for the bench however it's a optimistic transfer after the midfielder missed out on the final match day squad completely.
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