Moriyasu J Maya Yoshida is called up as an emergency, returning to the national team for the first time in about 3 and a half years since December 2022. Decision has been made following Daichi Kamata’s non-participation in the send-off match.

Rapid development for the Japanese national team! It was announced that Daichi Kamata will be absent from the game against Iceland and that Maya Yoshida will make a sudden comeback in his place after an absence of approximately 3 years and 5 months. What does this member change mean for Samurai Blue as they approach the World Cup in North and Central America? We will explain the latest information in an easy-to-understand manner. We have summarized the important points about the impact that Kamata’s non-participation due to club priority and veteran Yoshida’s return will have on the team. #Japan Soccer National Team #Daichi Kamata #Maya Yoshida #SAMURAIBLUE #Kirin Challenge Cup