Nah, I thought he did alright. Itakura shat the bed like 5x
Off-topic, but as a Japanese guy who spent a year exchange in Tokyo for University, this isn't true at all. Maybe 20 years ago :giggle:
If it were against Iran or Korea, I would consider dropping Zion, but against Indonesia, he should start. Show trust in Zion and the process,...
I have high hopes for Hosoya. He looks like someone who isn't going to collapse under pressure and is looking to prove his worth, and while not...
I hope Mao gets a bit of time upfront against weaker opponents.
Good thing Keito Nakamura is back and healthy with Mitoma out for the Asia Cup. I guess the mid-field would be Ito Kubo Nakamura, with Doan...
According to Arteta, Tomi is going to be out for a bit with some calf issues. Super unfortunate that Tomi's Arsenal career is riddled with...
Thanks for the reminder, that Costa Rica game was sooo frustrating. Thanks Moriyasu :ROFLMAO:
Kubo played great vs Barcelona - definitely the stand-out for Real. Unfortunately, he couldn't bury the couple of tight chances he had. You can...
No, it's because their usual policy is to buy players who are <24 years old. Endo is 30, and has no pace. I am sure some people doubt him because...
More than decent, the MOTM is between Tomi and Rice. I think he is going to replace Zinchenko in some games moving forward.
Good to see Nakayama play
Canada was missing a couple of quality players, but not at the level of importance like Mitoma or Kubo etc. Good game, but I really hope...
Mitoma has been pretty lacklustre recently; he doesn't challenge the opposition as much and just passes back passively in most cases. Missing...
Besides that sketchy foul, he was decent. He distributed well and even got a decent shot off.
It's a popular TikTok sports celebration. Tbh it's a bit dated now, but love that he is showing more personality and flair.
Just bumping this thread since Tomi got MOTM yesterday. Hopefully, he starts getting more starts.
I hope we play our best team vs. Canada since we lost a friendly to them without them having Davis right before the WC campaign. Canada is also...
Is it just me, or did Maikuma really stand out as a solid player? First time watching him play
It would be a funny Moriyasu moment if we struggled against Turkey after this great win.
Ito is so good, and his motor reminds me of Nagatomo. Sucks for Kubo, but at least there's a large age gap, so Kubo's time to start and shine will...
Ya, also hopefully Minamino in the near future
I feel like Kyogo would of won that 1v1. Hopefully Kubo and Doan gets subbed in
I am not a fan of Moriyasu either. Mitoma shouldn't be a halftime super sub, he should have started every game, and also that lineup against Costa...
Japan fan here who has watched a lot of Ange-ball in the last few years cause of J league and SPL. Son is going to feast under him - Spurs are...