In the middle of the night, a severe tremor hit the Japanese national team. Captain Wataru Endo’s unexpected emergency departure — and what is the true meaning of the “384 characters” he wrote? With only three days left until the match against the Netherlands, why was FW Shuto Machino called up instead of a volunteer? And why was the name “Hidemasa Morita” not mentioned this time as well? We will delve into the biggest difficulty that befell Moriyasu Japan just before the World Cup, including the circumstances behind their withdrawal, treatment options, and tactical background. Is it really possible to win with only 3 cards in the mid-game (volunteer)? A thorough examination of the true value of this late-night decision. ▼ Table of Contents (Chapter) 00:00 Opening: Report of a late-night run 01:30 Wataru Endo’s emergency withdrawal and announcement of “retirement” 03:30 Thoughts in the 384-character message 05:30 Lisfranc ligament rupture – history since February 07:30 Artificial ligament or metal plate: the choice of determination 09:30 “Tragic reinjury” in the game against Iceland 11:00 Why was it Shuto Machino? 12:30 The question of three midfielders and the absence of Hidemasa Morita 14:00 The truth behind the position, “skillfulness” 15:00 Manager Moriyasu’s conceptual ability questioned 15:30 Heading into the game against the Netherlands – and the voices of the viewers ▼ Let us know your opinion in the comments section Was it correct to choose Shuto Machino? Or should they have called Hidemasa Morita after all? Please give us a high rating and subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgp96QPPdH_M1C0UT7dH4w #Wataru Endo #Moriho Japan #Japan Soccer National Team #World Cup 2026 #Shuto Machino

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