On the 28th, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced the members of the Japanese national team who will be taking part in the US expedition in September (6th, match against Mexico, match against the United States on the same month). Midfielder Nakamura Keito (25, Stade Lance), who was attracting attention as to whether he would be selected or not, was not included in the lineup.

Nakamura is said to be hoping to step up from S-Rance, who was relegated to the second division of the French League, and will not be accompanied by the Japan Tour in July, and will not be a member in the opening game on the 11th. Currently, there is a possibility of a transfer to Turkish first division Besiktas, but the situation has continued to be far from actual games.

Regarding Nakamura's selection, coach Moriyasu Kazushi (57) said during a J.League inspection, “We haven't decided yet, so I'll think about it all in all, but in all of his activities so far, players who have made their presence felt by producing results for the national team have been called up regardless of the category they play, so I think it would be a call-up if it's better for him and the national team to be called up, but basically, I think it would be a call-up to players who are in better condition with their teams.”

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