Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's squad to face Paraguay and Brazil in friendly matchessoccerBrighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's squad Thursday because of injury for home friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil but Takefusa Kubo was called up despite carrying a knock. Japan are looking to pick up momentum ahead of next year's World Cup and will relish another meeting with five-time champions Brazil in Tokyo on October 14. Real Sociedad's Kubo also has an ankle issue but he was among the 27 players called up by coach Hajime Moriyasu. "Our medical staff are in contact with club medical staff and they check what the situation is before we make a decision whether to call a player up or not," said Moriyasu. Japan will face Paraguay in Osaka on October 10 before facing Brazil four days later.