[Berkeley 2nd (3rd Japan time) = Sato Naru]All of the Japanese national teams were training for the first time in preparation for the match against Mexico on the 6th (7th Japan time).

Midfielder Ito Junya (32, Genk), who will be in a new position this season, has expressed his commitment to numbers.

He injured his right ankle towards the end of last season and spent about two months rehabilitation. From the end of July to the beginning of August, he participated in the Japan tour as a member of the French second division Stade Reims, but he was in pain. From there, he gradually improved his condition and scored his first goal of the season in the second round of the European Conference League playoffs at the end of August. “I think it's getting a little better, but I think it's still perfect,” he said of his current condition.

His former club to Genk, the Belgian first division, was based on an eye toward the North and Central American World Cup, which is approaching next year. “I know a lot about clubs and towns, so I can put it in without any stress, and there's the Europa League, so I hope I can get results in that kind of place.” There are high expectations, as he was entrusted with the number 10. He chose this as a new place to be active with determination.

The team will be playing against countries outside of Asia for the first time in 1 year and 11 months. They competed in two consecutive matches against Mexico (13th place), which is better than Japan (17th place in the FIFA rankings), and the United States (15th place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in the 1st place in “I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to get results when I get results. It's not an excuse for ankles, so I want to get results normally,” he said with determination.

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