Today, the members of the U-23 Japan national team who will compete in the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020, announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), have been selected. They are Kyosuke TAGAWA, Makoto OKAZAKI, and Tsuyoshi WATANABE.
[Updated: 12/29 (Sun)] Added player comments.
□Comment from player Kyosuke TAGAWA
"I am happy to be selected for the U-23 Japan national team. I want to fully demonstrate my abilities and contribute to the team, and I hope to make an appeal with results in the form of goals."
□Comment from player Shin Okazaki
"I am very happy to be called up again from the Kirin Challenge Cup. This is a rare opportunity, so I want to give my best and showcase my abilities."
□Comment from player Tsuyoshi WATANABE
"I am delighted to be able to start the new season in a wonderful way. I will do my best!"
□Schedule (Planned)
【AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020】
Sec. 1
Jan 9, 2020 (Thu) U-23 Japan vs U-23 Saudi Arabia
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time/Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
Jan 12, 2020 (Sun) U-23 Syria vs U-23 Japan
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time / Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
Sec. 3
Nov 15 (Wed) U-23 Qatar National Team vs U-23 Japan National Team
Kickoff scheduled at 20:15 local time / Rajamangala Stadium (Thailand)
※Player comments will be announced again on the FC Tokyo Official Homepage, etc.
※Please check the JFA website for details on the schedule and other information regarding the knockout stage and beyond.
【URL】https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u23_2020/afc_u23_championship_2020/
