The horn of this year's Asian Cup has been sounded, and as a football fan, I am most concerned about the 26-man squad of the Japanese men's football team. The announcement of the list this time has both expectations and surprises, let me talk to you about my views.
First of all,There is no suspense about the selection of stars such as Kenei Kubo, Endo and Kenhiro Tomiyasu, who play in Europe's top five leagues。Their performances in Europe have been consistent and are definitely a guarantee of strength for the Japanese team. But at the same time, it was a small surprise to me that three players who had excellent performances in the Europa League, Hiroshi Furuhashi, Daichi Kamada and Bi Tanaka, were not selected. Especially Furuhashi, whose performance in the game has been eye-catching, I don't know why he was missed.
However, the most surprising thing isThe selection of Kaoru Mikasa。Although the youngster from Brighton was injured, boss Hoichi Mori brought him with him in the hope that he could return from injury in the knockout rounds. This kind of trust and support for young players is really touching. Although the injury status of Mikasa is still unclear, I believe that if he can make a comeback, he will definitely bring a different kind of vitality to the team.
Speaking of this Asian Cup, I have to mention the goal of the Japanese teamAfter 12 years, he won the Asian Cup again。Japan lost to Qatar in the final of the last Asian Cup, and this time they will definitely be hoping to turn the tables around. As the No. 1 team in Asia, the overall strength of the Japanese team should not be underestimated. While there are both newcomers and veterans on the roster this time, such a combination may be their new strategy.
Japan are in Group D and will play their first match against Vietnam. Vietnamese football has grown rapidly in recent years and this match is sure to be very exciting. The overall strength and tactical response of the Japanese team will be the key to whether they can stand out in the group stage.
As a fan, what I'm looking forward to most is seeing the Japanese team perform on the field, especially the players who have worked in the Europa League. Their technical and tactical literacy should be able to play an excellent role in the Asian arena. At the same time, I would also like to see a surprise return from Mikasa, whose speed and skill are a big attraction for the Japanese team.
In short, this Asian Cup is a new beginning and a challenge for the Japanese men's football team. As a big football fan, I can't wait to see them on the field. I hope that the Japanese team can play at the best level, and I look forward to more excitement and surprises that this Asian Cup can bring us!