Striker Keido Nakamura, who scored a crucial goal for Japan in a warm-up match a few days ago, unfortunately suffered a serious injury during the match and was forced to leave the field early. According to the Japanese media, the Lancers striker will have to rely on a wheelchair and unfortunately miss the national team's training. He will also miss the next match against Tunisia on Tuesday.
It was reported that Keido Nakamura was injured in the 56th minute of the second half of the last match against Canada, when he was kicked in the ankle by an opposing player and was forced to be carried off the field on a stretcher. Although he has not announced his withdrawal from the national team, he has limited mobility, must rely on a wheelchair, and is unable to participate in training.
Keido Nakamura usually plays as a striker and left midfielder, overlapping with teammate Kaoru Sanfelt. Although both are competing for a spot on the national team, in an interview he said, "I feel very honored because I get to see Kaoru Mitaka's world-class performances in that position, and he gives me a lot of guidance when we train together."
