An accident occurred in Japan, which is facing Mexico in the US, where the 2016 FIFA World Cup (World Cup) North and Central America Tournament will be held.

Defender Itakura Ko (28, Ajax), who started the right center back, was injured and was replaced in the 15th minute of the second half with defender Sekine Daiki (23, Stud Lance). New anxiety has arisen in the defenders, who have many left the team due to injuries.

In addition to Machida Hiroki (27, Hoffenheim), Ito Hiroki (26, Bayern Munich), Tomiyasu Takehiro (26, leaving Arsenal), and Takai Yukihiro (20, Tottenham), the Japanese defenders are also leaving. Taniguchi Shogo (33, Sint Troyden) was not called up immediately after returning from a torn Achilles tendon. Defender Ando Tomoya (26, Avispa Fukuoka), who was selected this time after being recognized for his performance in the East Asia E-1 Championship, also declined due to injury.

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