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Kai Havertz has joined up with the German national team after a minor delay due to a dental operation, according to reports.

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Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu discusses his recent international performances for Japan and his aspirations to regain his position in the team after an injury-hit campaign.

Takehiro Tomiyasu impressed at centre-back for Japan against Germany on Saturday, leading some to question whether he should play there for Arsenal.

Kai Havertz, the Arsenal midfielder, has been selected for Germany’s upcoming match against Japan in Wolfsburg. The call-up comes at a critical juncture for Havertz who has faced recent scrutiny from Arsenal fans.

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Takehiro Tomiyasu has pulled out of the Japan squad due to injury, with the national team website confirming the news.

Japan came close to reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday, but Takehiro Tomiyasu believes they didn’t deserve to win.

Takehiro Tomiyasu believes he’ll be in better shape for Japan’s next match, and he’s vowed to try and stop Ivan Perisic on behalf of the Arsenal fans.

Takehiro Tomiyasu says playing regularly in the Premier League gave him the tools to compete against Jordi Alba and Ansu Fati on Thursday.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is still taking part in an altered training schedule with Japan ahead of their game against Spain, as he recovers from injury.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to miss Japan’s match against Costa Rica on Sunday, but he should return in time for their final group game against Spain.

Takehiro Tomiyasu didn’t take part in training with Japan on Thursday due to discomfort in his right thigh, according to a report.

Arsenal report that Takehiro Tomiyasu should be fit to fulfil his international duties with Japan over the World Cup, but he may not play before that.

Japan became one of the first countries to confirm their 26-man World Cup squad this week, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Takuma Asano involved.

Arsenal have withdrawn Takehiro Tomiyasu from international duty with Japan, following the defender’s appearance against the USA on Friday.

Arsenal were hoping to get Takehiro Tomiyasu fully fit before the end of the international break, and it seems as if the defender is close.

Takehiro Tomiyasu hasn’t been named in Japan’s squad for the March international break, suggesting he won’t be available for Arsenal this month while Gabriel was missing from Arsenal’s final training session before their game against Liverpool.

Takehiro Tomiyasu will join Gabriel Magalhaes in playing for his country over the winter break, following a call-up by Japan.