Yuito Suzuki

Suzuki (collarbone) was named as an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Iceland, confirming he is fully fit for Japan's World Cup campaign, according to the JFA.

Analysis: Suzuki had been sidelined since suffering the right collarbone fracture during the match against Wolfsburg and had only recently returned to collective training with the national team, making his inclusion in the matchday squad a significant milestone in his recovery. The attacking midfielder is now available for coach Hajime Moriyasu ahead of Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands on June 14, with his creativity and technical quality making him a potentially important figure for the Samurai Blue throughout the tournament.

May 4, 2026

Suffers collarbone injury

Suzuki (collarbone) suffered a fracture of his right collarbone following a collision in the match against Wolfsburg and is out for the time being, according to the club.

Analysis: Suzuki's injury is a significant blow for Freiburg heading into the final stretch of the season, with the 24-year-old set to miss an indefinite period as he recovers from the fracture. Collarbone injuries typically require several weeks of recovery before a player can return to full contact training, making any return this season unlikely. Nicolas Hofler is expected to step into the number 10 role in his absence, providing an experienced option to cover the position.

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