VfB captain Wataru Endo is allowed to leave the hospital – World Cup participation probably not in danger
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VfB captain Wataru Endo is allowed to leave the hospital after his collision with Hertha. The Japanese’s participation in the World Cup in Qatar is probably not in danger.
After his collision in the win against Hertha, concerns about VfB captain Wataru Endo were great. The Japanese will miss the last VfB game of the year. Participation in the World Cup does not seem to be in danger.
Bliss in disguise for Wataru Endo. The VfB captain was briefly unconscious after a collision during the last-minute win against Hertha and had to be taken to the hospital, where he spent the night with suspected concussion.
As the Stuttgart team announced on Wednesday, this went without any complications. The 29-year-old Japanese is expected to leave the hospital later today. However, VfB will miss the midfield boss against Bayer Leverkusen next Saturday. However, participation in the World Cup does not seem to be in danger.
“Leverkusen isn’t important to him at first. Wataru deserves to captain his team at the World Cup,” explained sporting director Sven Mislintat.
After the 2-1 win against Hertha, the Swabians can look at the table a little more relaxed before the World Cup break. From the relegation rank, it went – at least for the time being – up to 13th place with a three-point lead over Hertha, which in turn slipped to 16th place.
Endo will now hope for a speedy and smooth recovery. On November 23 he wants to be on the pitch for the opening game in Group E against Germany.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as VfB captain Wataru Endo is allowed to leave the hospital – World Cup participation probably not in danger released.