Japan 2023 Odds

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Ko Itakura: Trains after absence

May 13th

Itakura was back in training Tuesday after missing Saturday's 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich, accoridng to Jan Lustig of Kicker.

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Takuma Asano: Assists in home win

May 12th

Asano assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.

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Maya Yoshida: Leader in multiple defensive stats

May 11th

Yoshida blocked a shot, made an interception, three tackles (winning all three) and four clearances during Saturday's 7-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

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Junya Ito: On bench Saturday

May 10th

Ito (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Saint-Etienne.

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Kaoru Mitoma: On bench Saturday

May 10th

Mitoma (heel) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Wolves.

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Junya Ito: Good to go Saturday

May 9th

Ito (undisclosed) is fit for Saturday's clash with St. Etienne, per manager Samba Diawara.

F/M

Kaoru Mitoma: Option against Wolves

May 9th

Mitoma (heel) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "Kaoru is back on the pitch. He has trained with the team so he will be an option for tomorrow."

F/M

Daichi Kamada: Registers three shots

May 6th

Kamada generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

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Wataru Endo: Rare start

May 5th

Endo registered three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

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Takuma Asano: On bench Monday

May 5th

Asano (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's game against Girona.