NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA – Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa suffered an injury scare during training on Saturday, two days before Japan launches its Asian Cup title defense against Group D underdog Palestine.
Kagawa landed on his left elbow during a game of foot volleyball. The 25-year-old left the pitch early as a precaution, although suggested he was not hurt that badly.
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