Japan Captain Wataru Endo Withdraws From World Cup Due To Foot Injury

WASHINGTON, June 12 (NNN-Xinhua) -- Japan captain Wataru Endo has pulled out of the World Cup due to foot injury, according to the Japan Football Association, reported Xinhua.

The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder had a left foot surgery in February and returned to action on May 31.

He had been training separately from his teammates since the team arrived in Nashville city. 

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