Coach Hajime Moriyasu of the Japanese national soccer team has revealed that he is making adjustments to hold a warm-up match just before the World Cup, which will start in November.
At the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament, Japan will have its first match against Germany on November 23, but in the European leagues where many of the players play, matches are being held until just before, and all the players will be together at 1. It's expected to be about a week to 10 days ago.
In an online interview on the 2nd, Coach Moriyasu said, ``I asked the players to join us for one match after they gathered just before the World Cup. I made it clear that I'm adjusting it.
In addition, regarding the aim of the warm-up match just before, "In a tight schedule, we will take time to refresh both physically and mentally, improve the condition of the whole team, and align our image tactically. Preparation within the given time. I want to do it," he explained.
Regarding the warm-up match between the United States and Ecuador, which is scheduled in Europe next month, he said, "I want to play a game that will be a better preparation for the World Cup. I want to form a team with that in mind," he said.