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.
□Player Kyosuke TAGAWA's comment
"I am honored 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 appeal with results such as goals."
□Makoto OKAZAKI Player Comment
"I am very happy to be called up again after the Kirin Challenge Cup. These opportunities don't come often, so I want to give my best performance."
□Player Tsuyoshi WATANABE's Comment
"I am happy 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＞
January 9, 2020 (Thursday) Japan U-23 National Team vs Saudi Arabia U-23 National Team
Kickoff scheduled for 20:15 local time/Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
<Sec. 2>
January 12, 2020 (Sun) U-23 Syria vs U-23 Japan
Kickoff scheduled for 20:15 local time / Thammasat Stadium (Thailand)
＜Sec. 3＞
January 15, 2020 (Wed) U-23 Qatar National Team vs U-23 Japan National Team
Kickoff scheduled for 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 after the knockout stage.
【URL】https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u23_2020/afc_u23_championship_2020/
