Japan’s Takumi Minamino is set to support his national team during its World Cup campaign in a mentoring role, according to reports. The midfielder will take on responsibilities with Japan’s squad after sustaining a ligament injury. While details of the recovery timeline are not described in the provided excerpts, the shift to a mentor position indicates he is not expected to be available as a regular player for matches during the campaign. Multiple outlets describe the same arrangement: Minamino will remain with the team environment and provide experience and support to the coaching staff and players. The mentoring role is framed as a way for the Japan squad to benefit from his background and involvement with the team setup despite his injury. The reports also connect the decision to the injury itself, suggesting the change in participation is directly tied to his ability to play at the time.