[Overseas reaction]Junya Ito makes a shocking triumphant return just 31 minutes after returning! The truth behind the “return of popular players” and “inconsequential matches” reported by Belgian media. The burden of being number 10 and the club’s ambitions entrusted to a man who has become a monster in France

Junya Ito scored his long-awaited first goal after returning to his former club Genk. But this blow wasn’t just a score. Why was his goal enthusiastically reported as the “return of the hero” when the team lost and the local media criticized it as an “inconsequential game”? Behind this was a big decision that overturned the club’s management philosophy, and Ito’s surprising evolution as he became a monster in France. In this video, we will analyze Junya Ito’s iconic goal from a match against Lech Poznań in the Europa League playoffs held on August 28, 2025, from multiple perspectives. ・The meaning of the goal that was born under the special circumstances of a competitive match ・“Return of a popular player” and “a lackluster team”…The depth of the Belgian media’s dualistic coverage ・What is Genk’s strategic aim to reacquire the player, overturning the “development/sale” model? ・The shocking data that he recorded in France, “No. 1 in the league in chances created” reveals his transformation ・Why did he become an absolute presence on the Japanese national team, even being called “Tactical Ito”? More than just goal commentary, it tells the story of a player’s career, the club’s ambitions, and the media’s perspective. Check out the full story of the blow that heralded the beginning of Junya Ito’s brilliant second chapter in the main video. #Junya Ito #Genk #Japan National Soccer Team #Overseas Soccer #European League #Belgium League #Overseas Reactions #Stad Reims #Moriho Japan #Soccer Commentary