Suzuki named for U-23 Japan [National Duty]
JFA annouced Japan's U-23 squad yesterday who attend Toulon Tournament held in France.
They called Niigata's regular centre back Daisuke Suzuki as expected.
The calling period is from 23 May to 1st June, which means he miss a league match against Kashiwa Raysol in 26 May.
The U-23 will face Turkey(23 May), Netherland(25 May) and Egypt(27 May) in the Group Stage of the tournament.
two of best teams in the grop will progress into the semil final.
Gotoku Sakai, who currently loaned to German outfit Stuttgart is also named.
Full Squad List U-23 Japan for Toulon Tournament(JFA Official Web site)
http://www.jfa.or.jp/national_team/topics/2012/196.html
They called Niigata's regular centre back Daisuke Suzuki as expected.
The calling period is from 23 May to 1st June, which means he miss a league match against Kashiwa Raysol in 26 May.
The U-23 will face Turkey(23 May), Netherland(25 May) and Egypt(27 May) in the Group Stage of the tournament.
two of best teams in the grop will progress into the semil final.
Gotoku Sakai, who currently loaned to German outfit Stuttgart is also named.
Full Squad List U-23 Japan for Toulon Tournament(JFA Official Web site)
http://www.jfa.or.jp/national_team/topics/2012/196.html
Suzuki and Sakai named for Japan U-22 [National Duty]
JFA annouced today Japan U-22 squad who will meet Bahrain(Away 22nd Nov.) and Syria(Home 27th Nov.) in the final qualifing games to London Olympic next summer. Albirex's Suzuki and Sakai named in the squad as expected. They are called from 17th Nov. to 27th Nov. Therefore they will miss crucial league games against Gamaba Osaka(Home 19th) and Ventforet Kofu.
Gotoku Miss U22 Japan training Camp [National Duty]
Gotoku Sakai refused to particiapte in U-22 Japan's training camp from today to Wednesday.
The 20 year old defender was injured in the yesterday's league match against Kawasaki.
He withdrew the pitch with a cramp in his leg the last minute of the match.
However Albirex haven't revealed his injury details yet.
U-22 Japan have two Lodon Olympic qualifiers against Bahrain and Syria in November.
Cho Challeng WC Qualifiers [National Duty]
South Korean FA called Cho Young Cheol for members of their World Cup qualifing games against Lebanon(2nd Sep.) and Kwait(6th).
He will leave Niigata from this Sunday(28th) and No league games is held at the such calling period the because Japan also has World Cup qualifiers, therefore his absence doesn't affect the team.
He has three caps of South Korea international but He didn't play the last match against Japan two weeks ago.
He is registered as a defender as usual..
Young Cheol's comment isuued on the club's official page
"I'm delighted with being called for South Korean international. I will do my best to contribute to the victory in such important World Cup Qualifiers and also appeal myself to continue getting the international call. I would like to maintain myself physically not to be injured and to come back to Niigata with good experience."
Higashiguchi for Japan, Suzuki and Sakai for U-22 [National Duty]
Masaaki Higashiguchi is called for Japan internationl team who meet South Korea international at Sapporo next Wednesday night. Higashiguchi has particiapated in Japan's three day training camp held by yesterday.
On the other hand, Daisuke Suzuki who also joined the camp is named for Japan's U-22 side who play with Egypt in the previous match in the same day of the senior team as well as Gotoku Sakai.
All the three players leave the club for the matches between 8th to 10th August.
Also, Cho Young Cheol is called for South Korea in the match.
Young Cheol Called for South Korea [National Duty]
Albirex winger Cho Young Cheol is called for South Korea senior team who meet Japan at Sapporo in 10th August.The No.9 is called as defender again.
At the press conference, The South Koera Head Coach Cho Kwang Rae answerd to the question why he gives Yound Cheol a defender role, "I appreciate his attacking highly to select him." And Also said "He can do substitue of Cha Du-Ri" citing the ex-south Korea international who was converted from attacking winger to side back.
The calling period is from 8th to 11th August. It has no effect on his playing league games.
At the press conference, The South Koera Head Coach Cho Kwang Rae answerd to the question why he gives Yound Cheol a defender role, "I appreciate his attacking highly to select him." And Also said "He can do substitue of Cha Du-Ri" citing the ex-south Korea international who was converted from attacking winger to side back.
The calling period is from 8th to 11th August. It has no effect on his playing league games.
Cho Young Cheol called for South Korea U-22 [National Duty]
Cho Young Cheol is named in the U-22 Korean international squad for Olympic qualifiers against Jordan that Korean football association annouced today.
The 22 year old has been sidelined since early May due to hamstring problem and he is said to come back to tomorrow's league match against Hiroshima.
He joins Korian team in 16th June and face Jordan in 19th(home) and 23th(away).
It is uncertain for him to play a league game against Nagoya in 15th.
Full list of Korean U-22 squad(KFA officiall page)
http://www.kfa.or.kr/eng_kfa/koreateam/km_player_list.asp?k_team_type=2
The 22 year old has been sidelined since early May due to hamstring problem and he is said to come back to tomorrow's league match against Hiroshima.
He joins Korian team in 16th June and face Jordan in 19th(home) and 23th(away).
It is uncertain for him to play a league game against Nagoya in 15th.
Full list of Korean U-22 squad(KFA officiall page)
http://www.kfa.or.kr/eng_kfa/koreateam/km_player_list.asp?k_team_type=2
Suzuki and Sakai named for U-22 Japan [National Duty]
JFA annouced U-22 Japan squad for coming qualifiers to London Olympic next year.
Daisuke Suzuki and Gotoku Sakai is selected from Albirex Niiata although injuries forced both of them withdraw from last U-22 camp including friendly match against Austlalia. U-22 Japan face Kuwait at home and away. The winner progress final qualifying round starting in September.
This call hold them from 13 to 25 June, which mean they can't play four league games against Nagoya(15th), Sendai(18th), Yokohama(22th), C.Osaka(25th).
During their absence, Suzuki will be replaced with Ishikawa or Ono and Gotoku will be replaced with Hasebe or Ishikawa.
Here is all the U-22 member for the qualifiers(JFA Official Web page)
http://www.jfa.or.jp/national_team/topics/2011/216.html
Daisuke Suzuki and Gotoku Sakai is selected from Albirex Niiata although injuries forced both of them withdraw from last U-22 camp including friendly match against Austlalia. U-22 Japan face Kuwait at home and away. The winner progress final qualifying round starting in September.
This call hold them from 13 to 25 June, which mean they can't play four league games against Nagoya(15th), Sendai(18th), Yokohama(22th), C.Osaka(25th).
During their absence, Suzuki will be replaced with Ishikawa or Ono and Gotoku will be replaced with Hasebe or Ishikawa.
Here is all the U-22 member for the qualifiers(JFA Official Web page)
http://www.jfa.or.jp/national_team/topics/2011/216.html
Higashiguchi "I have to appeal more" [National Duty]
Albirex GK Masaaki Higashiguchi couldn't play for Japan in two matches of Kirin Cup.
Higashiguchi said,
"I'm not good enough to get regular position yet. I have to keep appealing."
However he found his ability of kick accuracy accepted in the traning camp.
"My feature is as good as two other GKs Kawashima and Nishikawa."
Higashiguchi said,
"I'm not good enough to get regular position yet. I have to keep appealing."
However he found his ability of kick accuracy accepted in the traning camp.
"My feature is as good as two other GKs Kawashima and Nishikawa."
Sakai Gives Up Japan [National Duty]
Gotoku Sakai decided to leave U-22 Japan camp due to hamstring trouble of his right leg which he had suffered since last week. The trouble prevented him play U-22 international friendly match held in Niigata last week.
Daisuke suzuki had also withdrawn from the U-22 with left calf injuly. Two of albirex U-22 players will not be called for London Olympic qualifier against Kuwait fortnight later.
Daisuke suzuki had also withdrawn from the U-22 with left calf injuly. Two of albirex U-22 players will not be called for London Olympic qualifier against Kuwait fortnight later.
