On the 3rd, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced the members of the Japanese national team who will be competing in the East Asia E-1 Championship (7th to 16th) to be held in Chiba City from the 7th. Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Ozeki Tomosho (20), the U-20 Japan national team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (Olympics) generation, was selected for the first time.

An interview with an online interview, Ozeki revealed his honest feelings, saying, “I was surprised and happy to hear that he was chosen. I've been able to get to U-20 and other generational (televisions) have joined, but I thought that the A team was still out of reach, so I was surprised, though it was E-1.”

At the club, he was blocked by the barrier of midfielder Captain Wakisaka Taito (30) and was unable to seize the regular spot. Still, it was praised for his short playing time of 339 minutes, with two goals and one assist, resulting in a result. “We're going to appeal to the World Cup. As a representative of A, there's no good match to lose as long as we carry the nation on our shoulders. I want to compete on behalf of the nation,” he said enthusiastically.

Defender Takai Yukihiro (20), who was selected for the A-television squad since September last year, has been a classmate since his youth team. He said he was always ahead of him, but this time he has reached the stage for the A-P. He was said to have been told by his great teammates, who are approaching Tottenham's transfer, but “Congratulations.” “I feel like I'm getting close, but there's a big difference. I think it's a chance to get closer. Just being chosen is a pointless thing. I want to do my best to get into the game and contribute to the victory,” he said with determination.

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