Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has been left out of the Japan squad - giving him the chance to take a breather after a relentless campaign.
The midfielder made an instant impression at Parkhead following his January arrival from side Kawasaki Frontale with goals against against Hearts and Rangers.
However, after completing a title-winning J-League campaign before his arrival Hatate appear to be lacking sharpness in the final run-in.
