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The Japanese football thread

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Skelleto, Feb 23, 2023.

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  1. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Watching Japan vs Senegal U-20's. Theyve got that thing where after a var decision is made they announce the reason for the decision on microphone. I quite like it.
     
  2. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wonder who it is? I think Matsuki has the potential to get to that level but I don't think it will be him.

    Edit: Likely Kamada who is out of contract but I think AC Milan are chasing him too.

     
  3. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Cracking player and a decent move for him


     
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  4. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Good video. FC Tokyo singing YNWA and doing the huddle is interesting. Their pre match is madness.

     
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  5. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Btw all three games he goes to have better atmospheres than almost every Prem game.
     
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    Brings back memories. I saw Kashiwa lift the 'FA cup' in 2013 too. The one thing I'd say though, while it is very noisy and colourful, it's also a tad bland. Same as when I saw Gais in Gothenburg, noisy but a bit bland. Hard to explain but it's all just 'nice'. Compare it to the UK where we literally want to kill everyone at a game and it's a bit meh. Guess you need that threat of violence lol. Having said that, it's well worth doing though!
     
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  7. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Cracking move for him.

     
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    We need a GK. Why we didn't bid for him is a mystery.
     
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    Utd aren't bidding £5M without properly vetting a player and having the correct conversations with the club. We probably didn't go after him because this was already wrapped up behind the scenes
     
  10. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Was hoping we'd go in for him ages ago. He's on the smaller side for a keeper but has outstanding reflexes and agility. Ok with ball at his feet too.

    Wouldn't have been ready for the no.1 jersey though as he has a few howlers in him and tends to flap at or misjudge crosses. But he's a very good prospect. Much better than Tobi Oluwayemi anyway.
     
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    Decent goal this. Lovely through ball...

     
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    I wasn’t sure whether put this in player suggestions or not but Ao Tanaka that got a double today for Japan against Canada is a player I was surprised Ange never brought to us. Unless like Mitoma we were interested and he chose Fortuna Dussedorf in the German second tier but I think that is unlikely.

    When playing for Kawasaki Frontale he was very highly rated much like Mitoma and Hatate were. I see he apparently wanted a move in the summer and with 18 months on his deal left was being touted for €3m. He would be a good pick up for that sort of fee.

    High energy, box to box 8 type player knows Hatate well and combined well with him previously. Has that knack of arriving at the right time into the box and a good physical profile. I think if we are looking for a hybrid 6/8 like the young lad mentioned from South Korea we would be better served signing a more proven player like Ao Tanaka or even his Japanese national team mate Atsuki Ito.
     
  14. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    He's a good player. Theres a few of them like that in J League. Matsuki is one who I rate highly. Phenomenal engine and an aggressive wee *. Move to Lyon hasn't transpired so hope we are keeping tabs on him.
     
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    Yeah this is true, I just think with Tanaka it could be like with Sporting getting Moriata from Santa Clara where he has already been in Europe at a side who are not as strong and proven he can hack it and this is has chance to step up a level.

    That bit more experience, all be it likely lower sell on value given his age but at €3m if he had a good season or two you could still turn a decent profit or have a strong player in your squad for a good period of time.
     
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