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Injured Mitoma Surprisingly Makes Japan's Asian Cup Squad: A Game-Changer?

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Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma named in Japan's Asian Cup squad despite injury, raising eyebrows. What impact could this have on the tournament? 🏆⚽

Japan's Asian Cup squad announcement raised eyebrows as injured Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, sidelined with an ankle injury, was surprisingly included. Despite doubts from Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi about Mitoma's recovery in time for the tournament in Qatar, coach Hajime Moriyasu believes in his potential to make a difference. The decision to call on Mitoma showcases Japan's confidence in his abilities and determination to perform well in the Asian Cup.

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Mitoma named in Japan's Asian Cup squad despite ankle injury (Reuters)

Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma has been included in Japan's squad for this month's Asian Cup finals in Qatar despite being sidelined with an ...

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Japan call on Mitoma to help erase Asian Cup 'frustration' (FRANCE 24)

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan's Asian Cup squad on Monday despite an ankle injury, as coach Hajime Moriyasu looks to erase the ...

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Mitoma named in Japan's Asian Cup squad despite injury (Sportstar)

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan's squad for this month's Asian Cup on Monday, despite being ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle ...

De Zerbi surprised by Mitoma selection in Japan's Asian Cup squad (Premier League)

Brighton manager doubts whether winger can recover from injury in time to represent country in Qatar.

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Brighton manager surprised by injured Mitoma's Asian Cup call-up (The Straits Times)

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was surprised by Kaoru Mitoma's call-up to the Japan squad for the Asian Cup with the winger ...

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Hong Kong's footballers beat China for first time in 29 years (South China Morning Post)

The city's national team win 2-1 in friendly in Abu Dhabi as they get major boost ahead of Asian Cup finals · Poon Pui-hin is the hero, scoring both goals to end ...

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HK footballers beat China for first time in 38 years - RTHK (RTHK)

The SAR's men's team defeated China 2-1 in a close-door friendly, the first time Hong Kong have beaten the national team in nearly four decades. The s...

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Japan announce star-studded squad for Asian Cup (VnExpress International)

Japan, Vietnam's opponent in the 2024 Asian Cup, have announced their final squad list of 26 players, of whom 20 are playing in Europe.

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Football: Mitoma in, Furuhashi left out of Japan's Asian Cup squad (Kyodo News Plus)

Injured Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is named to Japan's Asian Cup squad, but Celtic goal machine Kyogo Furuhashi was omitted along with World Cup team ...

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Korea rivals Japan sending Euro-heavy squad to Asian Cup (Korea Times)

Japan will send a squad full of European flavor to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup this month, likely offering the biggest challenge to ...

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Tomiyasu called up by Japan for Asian Cup | International | News (Arsenal.com)

Takehiro Tomiyasu has been named in the Japan squad for the upcoming Asian Cup, and will link up with his teammates on Friday, January 5.

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S. Korea rivals Japan sending Euro-heavy squad to Asian Cup (Yonhap News)

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- Japan will send a squad full of European flavor ...

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Embattled Jordan coach targets knockout stage at AFC Asian Cup (Arab News)

Jordan have been a staple of the AFC Asian Cup since making their finals debut in China 20 years ago. Al-Nashama have successfully plotted a path to the ...

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Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling 'not good' for players, says Arsenal's ... (The Straits Times)

The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan.

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Takehiro Tomiyasu speaks out against Asian Cup decision ahead of ... (Evening Standard)

Japan call-up will deprive Gunners of defender for several weeks.

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