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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC ASIAN QUALIFIERS] Japan to focus on 'best' preparations, says Yamamoto

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June 29, 2024

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Kuala Lumpur: Japan technical director Masakuni Yamamoto insisted preparation will be key if the Samurai Blue are to secure an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 kicks off in September.

The Hajime Moriyasu-coached side will take on Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China PR and Indonesia in Group C with the draw ensuring a number of long-haul trips lie ahead for many of Japan’s predominantly Europe-based squad.



“We have been drawn into a very difficult and challenging group,” said Yamamoto, who worked as Philippe Troussier’s assistant coach during Japan’s co-hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2002. .....


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