On the 2nd, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced the members of the Japanese national team who will be playing in the international friendly match in Tokyo in October (playing against Paraguay on the 10th = Osaka's Panasta, and against Brazil on the 14th = Tokyo's Ajista).

○…Midfielder Kubo Takefusa was called up with an injury to his left ankle. Coach Moriyasu Kazushi explained, “We contacted him about his current situation and decided on the decision based on the medical opinion.” On the other hand, midfielder Mitomo, who is worried about his leg, said, “I decided not to call him up.” Additionally, midfielder Morita, who was not selected after his national team activities in March, said, “The condition has not improved yet. We also hope for the plays we have shown for the national team up until now.”

[Japan National Team]Mito Kaoru is not selected, Kubo Takefusa, who suffers from ankle pain, is called up. Coach Moriyasu: “Contact with the person himself, medical decision”