๐ฏ๐ต DF Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) urgently joins the Japan national team, which is currently holding a pre-training camp for the North and Central America World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico! ๐จโฝ ๐
On June 4th, this news popped up. ๐ฒ Yoshida was originally scheduled to accompany the team as a support member. ๐ฎ๐ธ In the send-off match against Iceland (1-0) on May 31st, he returned to the national team for the first time in about three and a half years and played for 14 minutes! ๐ช The 37-year-old veteran defender who showed high performance is back on the pitch. โ ๏ธ However… Captain Wataru Endo complained of discomfort during the game against Iceland and was substituted. ๐ Different menu adjustments continue, and the situation is seriously concerning. ๐ฉบ They will also undergo a test before leaving the country, and the 24-hour changeover rule before the first match is attracting attention. ๐ค If Endo is determined to be unable to play…Yoshida may be included! ๐ ๐ง Yoshida is a former captain of the Japanese national team. The North and Central America World Cup will be the third major stage after Russia and Qatar. ๐บ๐ธ Currently belongs to LA Galaxy. We are familiar with the local climate, grass, and environment. ๐ He has experience competing in Mexico, and his image of Monterrey is perfect. ๐๏ธ Originally, I was scheduled to report on-site as the chief captain of โDAZN,โ but I had to leave the position and join the players. ๐ธ In that send-off match, he was sent off in an unusual ceremony in which the opposing team also participated, and he said, “There is no better job than this.” ๐งฑ Defensive leadership, tactical understanding, speaking out to young players…all are essential for Moriyasu Japan today. ๐ฅ Along with Takumi Minamino (who is currently recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee), who also serves as a mental supporter, these two former main players will support the team in different ways. โจ Coach Moriyasu is looking for defensive options, such as trying Seko Ayumu as a midfielder, and if Yoshida moves into center back, the range of strategies will expand! ๐ฅ The presence of active players who can put their bodies on the line during practice is the best stimulus for young players. ๐ญ If he were to replace Endo, it would be a miraculous story that he would be included in the World Cup squad just a few days after returning for the first time in three and a half years. ๐ข Yoshida’s soccer career has always been full of drama. This time too, it does not disappoint. ๐งก His own words: “Japanese soccer has really given me a lot. There are things you only realize when you are away.” ๐ก๏ธ Even at the age of 37, he is determined to give his all. I’m proud. ๐ฃ What we fans can do is cheer as hard as we can at the venue or in front of the TV! ๐ Even though Endo’s condition is unclear, this team will never give up. ๐ Moriyasu Japan is about to write a new history under the Mexican sky. ๐ The Japanese national team heads to the pitch with the hope of an emergency meeting in their hearts. โก We definitely appreciate your support! ๐ I’m really looking forward to it. ๐ฏ๐ตโจโฝ๐ฅ
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