Takumi Minamino was seen joining the Japanese national team squad in the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The presence of the AS Monaco star has sparked speculation that he will suddenly join the ranks of the Blue Samurai’s active players. However, as reported by Rotowire, Minamino did not come to play because he was still focused on recovering from his injury. Coach Hajime Moriyasu deliberately brought him into the team purely to carry out the role of mentor in order to boost the mentality as well as fuel the fighting spirit of the players in the dressing room. #takumiminamino
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