Japan's Kagawa out of Oman match due to injury

Kagawa out of Oman match

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has been ruled out of Japan's World Cup qualifier in Oman on November 14 due to a knee injury he suffered a week ago, the Japan Football Association said yesterday.

Kagawa was not among the 18 Europe-based players who coach Alberto Zaccheroni planned to call up for his 23-man squad for the Oman game, the association said.

The 23-year-old summer signing was injured in Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League win over Braga on October 23.

Japan are leading Asian Group B with 10 points from three wins over Oman, Jordan and Iraq as well as one draw with Australia. The match will be played at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.