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Story summary
- Takumi Minamino, a Japan midfielder, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a French Cup match against Auxerre, with the injury confirmed by AS Monaco.
- The injury casts doubt on his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Minamino has 26 goals in 73 appearances for Japan and is a key player under Hajime Moriyasu.
- Recovery could take up to nine months, meaning he will miss Monaco's remaining Champions League matches.
