Takefusa Kubo
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Could return in knockout stages
Kubo (knee) suffered a minor sprain and is not expected to feature in the next few matches, though a return later in the tournament remains possible, according to Eric Bretos, the sporting director of Real Sociedad, per gekisaka. "He sustained a mild knee sprain. It is not a serious injury. There is a possibility of him returning. We need to watch how far the Japan team progresses, but he will not participate in the upcoming few matches."
Analysis: Kubo injured his left knee in Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands and will miss the next few matches, though the injury is not believed to be serious and is being described as a mild sprain. He could target a return in the knockout stage if Japan advance. He had started as a right sided forward and assisted the equalizer before going down in a second half collision that forced his substitution. An MRI in Tennessee confirmed he would remain with the squad, though he did not travel with the team for the match against Tunisia.
Still with squad, group stage in jeopardy
Kubo (knee) is staying with the Japanese squad but is in jeopardy of missing the group stage, according to JFA Officals, per Football Zone. We are not disclosing the full recovery timeline, but he is able to walk on his own and will not be leaving the squad."
Analysis: Kubo is still recovering from a knee injury as he didn't train today, although he has remained with the squad despite his possible absence. This is encouraging for the attacker, as it appears a return to this tournament is likely. However, this may depend on whether Japan can qualify for the knockouts, as it now appears a group stage return for Kubo could be unlikely. Either way, he will be doing his best to cure his knee and return as soon as possible.
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