J League and other European leagues are still in competition, the clubs are not required to release players for an U23 tournament. A lot of highly...
Yuito Suzuki isn't called up too. Some players are rated highly by their clubs and are not released.
Sorry my bad, it's Jordan vs Korea. Jeez I just rewatched the match without commentators out of boredom and Japan didn't look that bad in the...
Well you shouldn't take the records in friendly matches that serious. Japan even defeated Argentina with Messi in friendly game. For example, if...
His high press and counter attacking game is effective against top teams, I gave him that. But his inflexible in-game tactical judgement is...
One more thing: I just think some players may in negotiation to transfer to big teams right this winter season, so they didn't give their all to...
Just checked the forum and read the news for Hashioka's transfer to Luton Town. It may give Sugawara some challenges, although whenever both...
Sugawara's form was horrible against Vietnam and Iraq. Actually he was one of the players I hope to have a breakthrough tournament, but sadly...
JFA doesn't have the guts to fire Moriyasu. They missed the chance when not breaking the bank for Ange Postecoglou. The Junya Ito incident is...
Result is good but the finishing from forwards were abysmal.
Of course Furuhashi is great at Celtic, no one argues about that. The problem is he doesn't perform like that at national team. Even his goal last...
Honestly although all of them had their moments but I still can't find a sure starter for CF and GK positions.
Does anyone have a highlight for the match against u22 Mexico?
Huh, I don't remember watching Mitoma playing any matches at this tournament O_o
Agree that Minamino excels playing behind the CF. He also said one of the main reason his performance at Monaco improved is he was played closer...