The 20-year-old has undergone minor abdominal surgery and will therefore be unable to play at this month's tournament in Poland.After a period of recuperation, she will begin her rehabilitation at the AXA Melwood Training Centre.Itamura joined Liverpool FC Women from Feyenoord in July.

Liverpool FC Women midfielder Mao Itamura has been forced to withdraw from Japan's U20 Women's World Cup squad due to minor abdominal surgery.

Mao Itamura withdraws from Japan's U20 Women's World Cup squad

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