Japan to miss key striker against Brazil | OneFootball

The forward for Brighton, Kaoru Mitoma, was left out of the call-up for the Japan national team this Thursday due to an injury. The team is preparing for home friendlies against Paraguay and the Brazilian National Team.

Kubo is called up despite physical problem

Despite carrying an ankle discomfort, the midfielder for Real Sociedad, Takefusa Kubo, was included among the 27 players called up by coach Hajime Moriyasu.

Players' situation

Mitoma played for 67 minutes in Brighton's 3-1 victory over Chelsea last Saturday, but reported leg pain. He started in all six Premier League games this season, with one goal scored.

Kubo, despite the discomfort, was confirmed. The list also includes names like Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) and Ao Tanaka (Leeds United). The young Koki Saito (QPR) was called up for the first time.

Japan: date of the match against the Brazilian National Team

Japan faces Paraguay in Osaka, on October 10, and four days later faces the Brazilian National Team in Tokyo, in a preparation match for the 2026 World Cup.

In the last friendlies, in September, Japan drew 0-0 with Mexico and lost 2-0 to the United States.

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