[Overseas reaction]”Welcome back Hiroki!” Hiroki Ito’s comeback story was welcomed by Bayern officials, and the Tottenham manager finally clarifies the timing of Kouhiro Takai’s return! The challenges faced by the two Japanese defenders and what lies ahead for the 2026 World Cup…

“Welcome back to team training, Hiroki!” These words, posted on Bayern Munich’s official SNS, were good news announcing the comeback of Hiroki Ito, who had been battling an injury for seven months. At one point, his career was in jeopardy due to repeated metatarsal fractures, but he finally made his way into the light. However, ahead of him is a competition for the world’s best position with Yonatan Ta and Kim Min-jae. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Kouhiro Takai will be back in training soon, despite speculation surrounding his current situation. What is the true meaning of this statement? In this video, we will thoroughly analyze the completely different “current locations” that two Japanese defenders, Hiroki Ito and Kouhiro Takai, are facing in Europe based on local reports. Here are the themes for each part that get to the heart of the video. ・Return from hopeless reports: Hiroki Ito, beyond a 7-month hiatus ・Rebuilding lost credibility: Tough competition at Bayern ・Commander’s statement: Kouhiro Takai’s return plan after breaking his silence ・The truth behind the “mysterious man”: Why has Takai’s debut been delayed? ・Prospects for the future: The challenges faced by these two for the 2026 World Cup Why did Takai start to be called the “mysterious man,” the confusing injury information behind it, and the cost of missing the entire preseason? And what are the conditions for Ito to regain his top form and become an indispensable member of Bayern’s defensive line? We predict the future of their careers based on the latest information from Germany and England. Please watch the story of their struggle and recovery until the end. #Hiroki Ito #Kohiro Takai #Overseas reaction #Thomas Frank #Vincent Kompany #Soccer commentary #Bundesliga #Premier League #Japanese players #Japan national soccer team