Gamba Osaka defender Takaharu Nishino will be sidelined for three weeks due to a fracture to one of the toes in his left foot, the club revealed on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old is a product of Gamba’s youth system, and is currently in his fourth season as a professional player despite his young age.

Nishino scored three goals in 22 matches in all competitions as his club clinched an unprecedented domestic Treble in 2014.

Although he is yet to make an appearance this term, Nishino is considered a member of the Japan Under-22 national team.