BEIJING - Chinese men's team captain Wu Xi is set to miss the East Asian Cup tournament after he suffered a rib fracture in a Chinese Super League match.

The midfielder picked up the injury when he collided with an opposition player in Shanghai Shenhua's 4-2 loss to Wuhan Three Towns on Sunday.

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On Tuesday Wu was confirmed to have sustained a rib fracture in a medical check, Shanghai Shenhua said on social media on Friday.

The Shanghai club said they have briefed the Chinese national team on Wu's injury with relevant medical documents.

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Wu has been called up by the Chinese national side for the East Asian Cup tournament, which is scheduled to take place from July 19 to 29.