JUBILO Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken leg in the 3-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga, the club have announced.
Kawaguchi was stretchered off and taken to hospital following a collision with an opponent in the J.League encounter and is expected to be sidelined for six months.
The 34-year-old, who has appeared in three World Cups for Japan, could therefore also miss the start of next season if he is forced to undergo lengthy rehabilitation.
The 34-year-old, who has appeared in three World Cups for Japan, could therefore also miss the start of next season if he is forced to undergo lengthy rehabilitation.
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