Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu should be back in time to represent Japan at the World Cup, and isn't a long-term absentee for the Gunners.
There were concerns the full-back could be ruled out of the international tournament after coming off with a thigh issue during Arsenal's win over FC Zurich last week.
However, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said the 24-year-old should be in contention for Japan's opening game on November 23 against Germany.
'I hear it's possible for him to return before the start of the tournament', Moriyasu said, according to Kyodo News.