Liverpool star suffers World Cup heartbreak as he pulls out hours before tournament starts

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFIFA World CupLiverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has pulled out of the World Cup just hours before the tournament to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico kicks offWataru Endo during a Japan training session.(Image: Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has pulled out of the Japan squad for the World Cup, just hours before the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico kicks off.Endo has a foot injury, Japanese media has reported. The 33-year-old picked up a serious injury in February against Sunderland but made a return just in time.He played against Iceland on May 31 in Tokyo but has picked up another issue.

Endo has been training separate to his teammates and is now pulling out of the competition at the last minute.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFIFA World CupWataru Endo