๐ฏ๐ต The Soccer World Cup North and Central America will finally begin on June 11th! ๐
It is expected that there will be around 10 backup members for the Japanese national team in preparation for the opening of the tournament. ๐ฃ๏ธ This information is highly reliable as it comes from multiple parties. ๐จโ๐ซ To my surprise, coach Hajime Moriyasu has already called out specific players. ๐ “I want you to be prepared for emergencies.” ๐งพ The names of FW Yuki Soma, DF Tomoya Ando, โโand MF Kodai Sano are on the list. ๐ In order to “see the best scenery,” the Japanese team is prepared to provide full support. ๐ก๏ธ This is what Moriho Japan is all about, with solid preparations for emergencies. ๐ 26 members of the World Cup announced on the 15th. ๐ If someone withdraws due to injury or illness, the rule is that they can be replaced up to 24 hours before the first game. ๐ A backup player is prepared as a candidate to replace him. ๐งพ The Japan Association has asked around 10 people, mainly members of the UK expedition in March, to prepare. ๐๏ธ Coach Moriyasu has already explained, “We will not make an official announcement, but we will inform the players and ask them to prepare.” ๐ We have already contacted each player and their club, asking them not to let their condition drop even after the season. โ Backup players cannot go on long-term off until June 13th. ๐ Still, most players are expected to readily agree. Great professionalism! ๐จโ๐ผ Technical Committee Chairman Masakuni Yamamoto also said, “We want to be ready to move before the game against the Netherlands.” โ ๏ธ Sometimes, like Kaoru Mitoma, a player is excluded from selection due to an injury right before the announcement. ๐ At the last Qatar tournament, defender Yuta Nakayama withdrew at the last minute due to an Achilles tendon injury. ๐ At that time, FW Shuto Machino was called up as a substitute. ๐ฉบ Among the 26 players this time, there are many players who are still recovering, such as Wataru Endo, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Yuito Suzuki. ๐ง That’s why it is necessary to anticipate unexpected situations. ๐ช All backup members are talented. ๐ฌ Kaishu Sano’s younger brother, Kodai, played in all 34 games in the Dutch first division. ๐ Moreover, he is polyvalent and can play multiple positions. โญ Yuki Soma is a member of the 22nd year tournament. He was delayed due to injury, but is recovering. ๐คAlthough Takumi Minamino was unable to make it to the tournament due to injury, he accompanied the event as a supporter and mentor. ๐งฉ Aiming for victory with โJapan as a whole that surpasses the limit of 26 peopleโ. ๐ World Cup substitution rules: OK up to 24 hours before the first match. ๐ Backups will be selected from a preliminary registration list of 35-55 people with a deadline of the 11th. ๐ฅ
There is a special exception where GK can be replaced during the tournament. ๐ Past example: 2006 Germany tournament โ Teruyuki Moniba was called up from Hawaii due to an injury to DF Makoto Tanaka. ๐ 2010 South Africa Tournament โ Shinji Kagawa, who was rejected, accompanied the team. ๐ 2018 Russia Tournament โ Yosuke Ideguchi and Takuma Asano will be together until the first match. ๐ Qatar 2022 โ Shuto Machino will replace Yuta Nakayama. โ
And this time, it has been officially decided that Takumi Minamino will be accompanying him. ๐ค Coordination with Monaco has also been completed. โ๏ธ We aim to meet up at our base camp in Nashville. ๐ฉบ We are also coordinating the dispatch of medical staff specifically for Minamino. ๐งฑ The Japanese national team now has a strong structure of 26 + 10 players. ๐ Even in the unlikely event that someone leaves, you can quickly supplement your strength. ๐๏ธ Backup players maintain their condition so they can be called up at any time. โ It’s been tough with virtually no days off until June 13th. ๐ Still, he readily agrees because he wants to see the best scenery as a representative of Japan. โค๏ธ It was only possible because of Director Moriyasu’s human skills and trust. ๐ There are many cases where people with past backup experience become the main players in the next tournament. ๐ Shinji Kagawa is a representative example of this. ๐ We might find a future ace among these 10 people. โ ๏ธ Many of the 26 players are still recovering. ๐ Wataru Endo, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Yuito Suzuki. Their condition is key. ๐ฏ A backup is not just a backup. It’s a winning strategy. ๐ง Minamino’s decision to play the role of mentor is also a big decision. ๐ฌ Even if he can’t practice, his presence in the locker room is immeasurable. ๐ฉบ The dispatch of medical staff exclusively for Minamino was exceptionally generous. โ๏ธ Backup members can join at any time in time for the opening. ๐งณ Follow Japan’s instructions immediately after the season ends. ๐ It’s a really humbling attitude. ๐ฅ Yuki Soma (previous tournament experience). ๐ก๏ธ Tomoya Ando (growing in the German second division). โก Kodai Sano (full participation in Dutch first division + polyvalent). ๐งพ The preliminary registration list is 55 people. ๐ฏ We are determined to face the World Cup with all-out efforts. ๐ง Director Moriyasu’s decision not to make an official announcement is to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on him. ๐ค Each club readily agreed to cooperate. ๐ This is world standard preparation. ๐ The culmination of Japanese soccer history. ๐ All fans can do is believe and support. โณ Opening date is June 11th. Changes may be made up to 24 hours before the first match. ๐ค I can’t get enough of 10 backup people. ๐ I would like to pay tribute to their dedication. ๐ธ A new history of Japan is about to begin. ๐ค Bonds between 26 people and 10 people. ๐ Large flowers bloom in the land of North and Central America. โจ Minamino is the best mentor. ๐ซ Complete support system. ๐ฅ
The goal is to win. ๐ All of Japan is pushing forward. ๐ I can’t take my eyes off you!
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