Endo retirement forces midfield rethink for Japan ahead of Dutch meeting (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu faces midfield reshuffle after Wataru Endo's retirement ahead of World Cup match against Netherlands, while Netherlands deals with injuries to key players.

• Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu must replace retired captain Wataru Endo in midfield for World Cup clash against Netherlands
• Endo's withdrawal due to foot injury led to his international retirement, with Shuto Machino possibly taking his place
• Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expresses concerns over goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen's injury and Memphis Depay's limited recent play
• Match in Dallas is first between Japan and Netherlands since 2013 friendly and previous World Cup meeting in 2010 ended in Dutch victory