Japan 'worry' as Mitoma misses training ahead of all-important Asian Cup clash against Indonesia


DOHA (AFP): Kaoru Mitoma did not train with his Japan team-mates on Monday ahead of their Asian Cup group decider against Indonesia, with defender Ko Itakura admitting it was "a worry".

The Brighton winger has not played since hurting his ankle in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on December 21.

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