Rihito Yamamoto

ANALYSIS
Yamamoto had remained in an individualized buildup program without featuring in any official preseason friendly for the first team, after an internal training match early in preseason triggered a reaction that kept him sidelined. This U23 appearance now marks a meaningful step forward in his return, and his path toward first team involvement, potentially as a long term option for the spot vacated by Johan Manzambi's move to Aston Villa, will continue to be tracked.