All soccer players from Japan practice together October 8th, 20:11

All 23 athletes practiced for the Japanese national football team for the World Cup Qatar Tournament Asian second qualifying match against Mongolia in Saitama City on the 10th.

The Japanese national football team started a training camp in Saitama City from the 7th, and on the 8th day of the 2nd day, midfielders such as Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan, who are playing active roles such as scoring goals in their European team, will join. Players who were late were also added, and all 23 players were present.

Nine people who had just joined the first 15 minutes of the practice were adjusted with a light menu such as running and stretching.

In addition, at the age of 18, the 18-year-old debuted Japan national team debut at the second youngest ever in history, Kenbo Kubo was working calmly and running.

In the World Cup Qatar Tournament Asian qualifying round, Japan ranked 31st in the world ranking won the first match against Myanmar last month, and this month Mongolia ranked 183th in the second round of the 10th held at Saitama Stadium, We will play Tajikistan, which ranks 115th in the world, in the third game on the 15th.

In any case, it is expected that the defense will be strengthened, and the point is how to increase the variation of attacks to destroy the opponent.

Kubo “I want to hold the initiative from the beginning”

18-year-old midfielder Kenhide Kubo said, “I want people who have seen a good play and come to the game to think that soccer is fun. I want to take advantage of the advantage at home and take the lead from the beginning.” did.

Also, when asked that the goal would be the youngest record in the history of the Japanese national team, he said, “There are some troublesome things called recording and recording. .

Minamino “Play with results”

Midfielder Takumi Minamino said, “We have two big games ahead. I want to play as a team with the results in an attack.

He said, “I was able to grow up. I wanted to bring the confidence gained in the Champions League to the representative this time, and I would like to face the game with the momentum.” It was.

Doan "feeling good"

Midfielder Ryo Doan said, “I think my body is more fit than last month and the feeling is very good. I want to do my best to contribute to the team so that I can win both games.” did.

And "I'm aiming for the goal every time, not just this time. I'm regrettable if I can't get a point, I'm glad that I can get it, and that doesn't change. I want to play like that, "he said.