“Acquiring Japan’s Van Dijk for 5 million pounds – is it really too cheap?” Kouhiro Takai and Tottenham’s “unusual development plan” is currently being quietly debated in Europe. The transfer fee is said to be one of the highest in the J League. However, local people are starting to say that “this price is a bargain” and “the price could be several times higher in the future.” The reason is that Kouhiro Takai is not just a young CB. Technology at your feet. Vertical pass to move forward. Build-up ability. and calmly assess the situation. He is already attracting high expectations within Europe as the “center back who can carry the ball” that modern soccer requires. However, what surprised many fans this time was that he was loaned to Borussia MG immediately after signing the contract. “Do the Spurs really have high expectations for him?” “Do they have any intention of developing him in the Premier League?” There were also voices like that. However, in reality, it is said that this is not a case of giving up, but rather a highly calculated development route. The Bundesliga is a league that has a very strong tactical compatibility with Japanese players. High press. tactical discipline. Forward build-up. By having them gain experience in that environment, we aim to develop them into “world-standard CBs” that can be used in premier clubs. Furthermore, the presence of fellow Japanese player Shuto Machino is a big tailwind in terms of adaptation. In other words, this rental may not be a detour, but rather a “preparation to reach the world level in the shortest possible time.” In this video, ・Why is he called “Japan’s Van Dijk”? ・Is 5 million pounds too low? ・Tottenham’s real aim ・Why Borussia MG? ・Analysis of his abilities as a modern CB ・A thorough analysis of the background behind the change in the evaluation of Japanese defenders. “Is Kouhiro Takai really the world standard?” Let’s take a deep dive into the reasons why Europe is paying attention, starting with his structure. #Kohiro Takai #Tottenham #Borussia MG #Overseas reaction #Japan national team #J League #Premier League #Bundesliga #Transfer information #Soccer #CB #Build-up #KotaTakai #Tottenham #Gladbach
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