Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo will not participate in this summer's World Cup after Japanese officials confirmed he has been ruled out through injury.
The 33-year-old Japan international was expected to play a key role for his national team in the tournament, but a devastating setback has ended his hopes of featuring.
Further details regarding the nature and severity of the injury are yet to be disclosed, but the announcement confirms Endo will be unavailable for selection.
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