Tomiyasu in training ahead of Spain clash
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 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.
Japan provided another World Cup shock on Wednesday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.
Takehiro Tomiyasu was taken aback that Thiago Alcantara isn’t in the Spain squad for the World Cup, admitting he doesn’t watch their games.
Following the final World Cup call-ups on Monday, Arsenal’s internationals have learned their shirt numbers for the tournament.
Arsenal are only likely to be missing Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu through injury when they face Wolves on Saturday.
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.
Takehiro Tomiyasu lasted just 15 minutes against FC Zurich on Thursday evening, so what’s the news on the defender’s latest problem?
Japan became one of the first countries to confirm their 26-man World Cup squad this week, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Takuma Asano involved.