Tag: AFC Asian Cup

DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 24: Hajime Moriyasu, Head Coach of Japan talk with Takehiro Tomiyasu during the AFC Asian Cup Group D match between Japan and Indonesia at Al Thumama Stadium on January 24, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Tomiyasu to return to Arsenal after Japan elimination

Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to return to Arsenal, after Japan were eliminated from the Asian Cup by a last-minute Iran penalty.
Iraq's midfielder #16 Amir al-Ammari fights for the ball with Japan's defender #22 Takehiro Tomiyasu during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 19, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Tomiyasu and Japan’s Asian Cup participation on the edge

With one win and one defeat, Japan's path to the knockout stages is hanging in the balance, heavily influenced by Tomiyasu's presence and performance.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY: Hiroki Ito and Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan celebrate victory after the international friendly match between Germany and Japan at Volkswagen Arena on September 09, 2023. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Latest on Takehiro Tomiyasu after Japan squad absence

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu was absent from Japan's opening game at the AFC Asian Cup, but he's back in training on Monday morning.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan reacts during the international friendly match between Germany and Japan at Volkswagen Arena on September 09, 2023. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Tomiyasu at the Asian Cup: Fixtures & how it will affect Arsenal

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to play in the AFC Asian Cup with Japan, with the tournament kicking off this afternoon.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal open new contract talks with 25yo

Arsenal in talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu for a new contract. The Japanese defender's impressive performances spark contract renewal discussions.