Transisi Cepat Kunci Kemenangan Jepang atas Indonesia
Timnas Jepang melibas Indonesia 3-1 pada laga terakhir grup Piala Asia 2023. Transisi cepat dari Samurai Biru jadi kunci kemenangan.
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Japan ‘pray’ on Endo fitness for World Cup opener
NASHVILLE: Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajjime Moriyasu “praying” he makes it. The Liverpool midfielder is struggling with a foot injury and was not involved in any full training sessions at Japan’s pre-tournament camp in Mexico. Endo took part in running and passing drills with his team-mates on Monday after moving to their World Cup base in Nashville, and Moriyasu said he was still in contention to face the Dutch in Dallas. “According to the medical reports, there is nothing to say that he can’t play,” Moriyasu, whose team also play Sweden and Tunisia in Group F, told reporters before leaving Mexico. “So we just believe, pray and wait.” Endo suffered a season-ending foot injury playing for Liverpool against Sunderland in February and returned for Japan in a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland in Tokyo on May 31. He came off at half-time and has continued to feel discomfort. Moriyasu said replacing the 33-year-old in his squad was an option if he was not able to play a part in the tournament. “I’m always considering replacements if a player can’t play, and that doesn’t just go for Endo but for everyone. “We have several players returning from injury and we need to keep assessing them until the last minute, but we called them up with the assumption that they would be fit in time.” Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out after injuring his hamstring less than a week before Moriyasu named his squad. Monaco’s Takumi Minamino also missed out after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in December.
Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header
May 31 : Japan eked out a late 1-0 win over Iceland in Tokyo on Sunday through Koki Ogawa's 87th-minute header as Hajime Moriyasu's side closed out their home-based preparations for the World Cup with a barely deserved victory.
Endo: Jepang Bakal Bikin Kejutan di Piala Dunia 2026
Wataru Endo yakin Timnas Jepang bakal bikin kejutan di Piala Dunia 2026. Meski begitu, ia menilai Samurai Biru tetap harus bekerja keras untuk lewati grup yang sulit.
Tomiyasu makes Japan return as Moriyasu names World Cup squad
TOKYO, May 15 : Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been included in Japan's World Cup squad by head coach Hajime Moriyasu despite not playing for the 'Samurai Blue' for almost two years due to a series of injuries.
Woodman in contention as Slot faces Liverpool goalkeeper shortage
April 24 : Liverpool's third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman could feature in Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace, manager Arne Slot said as he tries to manage a goalkeeping crisis.
Jeremie Frimpong back in training with Liverpool after five-game absence
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong is set to rejoin the squad for the first time in a month after returning to training following a hamstring injury.
Frimpong Masih Absen Pekan Ini, Endo Menepi Lama
Jeremie Frimpong belum bisa memperkuat Liverpool saat bertemu Nottingham Forest. Sementara, Wataru Endo bakal menepi untuk waktu lama.
Slot says Liverpool monitoring player workloads amid congested schedule
Feb 13 : Liverpool are closely monitoring player workloads to avoid further injuries during a congested run of fixtures, manager Arne Slot said ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup fourth‑round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion.