Takefusa Kubo
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Ruled out against Sweden
Kubo (knee) has been officially ruled out of Japan's group stage finale against Sweden in Dallas on June 25 and will remain at the team's base camp in Nashville, the JFA confirmed, per Football Zone.
Analysis: Kubo sustained the knee injury after a collision in the second half of the match against the Netherlands, leaving the pitch in a wheelchair before undergoing thorough medical examinations the following day that confirmed a left knee injury. He did not travel with the squad for the Tunisia match in Monterrey, remaining at the base camp to continue his rehabilitation, and the decision has now been made that he will also stay behind in Nashville rather than make the trip to Dallas. A JFA official confirmed the situation, stating he will remain at the team's base while his teammates prepare for the crucial group stage finale.
Begins running on pitch
Kubo (knee) has begun running on his own, with his return inching closer though he will miss Thursday's match against Sweden, according to Diario Vasco.
Analysis: Kubo suffered a mild knee sprain in Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands and is running individually as he works through his recovery. A potential round of 32 appearance remains the target, though that will depend on Japan progressing from the group stage and how his rehabilitation continues to develop in the coming days.
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