Japan confirm line-up for World Cup clash with Brazil | OneFootball

How is Japan coming into the match against Brazil?

Brazil and Japan face off this Monday (29) in Houston, in a match valid for the Round of 32 of the World Cup. With that in mind, head coach Hajime Moriyasu has defined the Japanese lineup that will take the field against the ‘Seleção’.

Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi and Hiroki Ito; Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Kaishu Sano and Ritsu Doan; Daizen Maeda and Daichi Kamada; Ayase Ueda.

How is Japan coming into the match against Brazil?

Japan has one absentee for this Monday’s match (29). It is Takefusa Kubo, one of the Japanese National Team’s main players, who is recovering from a left knee injury suffered in the 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.

Is Brazil’s lineup set for the World Cup match?

Yes! The Brazilian National Team is also ready for this Monday’s match (29). Thus, head coach Carlo Ancelotti will send the following players onto the field: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha and Vini Jr.

It is worth remembering that Brazil has only one absentee for the match against Japan. It is Raphinha, who did not travel to Houston, Texas, and will remain in New Jersey undergoing intensive treatment for an injury to the hamstring of his right thigh.

What is the situation for Brazil and Japan?

Brazil secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage after finishing top of Group C with seven points. In addition to the 1-1 draw with Morocco, the Brazilian National Team defeated Haiti and Scotland 3-0.

On the other hand, Japan finished in second place in Group F with five points, two behind the Netherlands. In three matches, the Japanese team recorded one win and two draws.

When do Brazil and Japan face each other?

The match between Brazil and Japan takes place this Monday (29), in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The ball starts rolling at 2:00 PM (Brasília time), at NGR Stadium in Houston.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Brazil and Japan through the website, YouTube and on social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), SBT (free-to-air TV), SporTV (paid channel) and CazéTV (YouTube) will broadcast the clash.

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