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| Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of the Japanese national soccer team. Sports Chosun DB |
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| Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of the Brazilian national football team. AFP Yonhap News |
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Japanese national soccer team coach Hajime Moriyasu (57) predicted the world's strongest against Brazil with a forward pressure tactic of 'no-pakku'. His ambition is not to play defense only.
Coach Moriyasu made the announcement at a press conference on the 2nd to announce the roster (27 players) of the two consecutive A-match friendly matches in October. In June 2022, he lost 0-1 in a friendly match with Brazil as a defensive side, but this time, he declared that he would use a tactic to take the ball from the front. It is a main skill used by Japan in the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup Asian qualifying round, and it also used pressure tactics in the away game in the U.S. in September.
Japan, which is inferior to Brazil with a record of 2 draws and 11 losses, will try again for its first win at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on the 14th.
Moriyasu said, `We want to outrun Brazil, the world's strongest, in our own way"I want to take the ball under pressure once again, just like the game against Mexico in September." he revealed the idea. Japan drew 0-0 with Mexico on September 7 and lost 0-2 to the United States on September 10.
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In an article highlighting Moriyasu's remarks, the Japanese media 'Sponichi' said that 'Japan's core strategy is for both wingbacks to pressure the opponent's defense and take the ball away from a high position' 'Japan scored 30 goals in 10 final Asian qualifiers, and scored several goals with a short counterattack. If this tactic works against Brazil, which is made up of the best players, it is highly likely that it will work for any team.
Coach Moriyasu advanced to the round of 16 at the 2022 Qatar World Cup by causing a catastrophe that beat Spain and Germany in the group stage with a counterattack tactic after the advance. However, in the round of 16, he showed his limitations in defense tactics and lost to Croatia and suffered elimination. It seems that Japan, which declared the 'World Cup championship', internally judged that only 'defence' was insufficient to take a step forward.
Forward compression tactics carry some risks. However, Moriyasu said, `First of all, we will focus on what we have to do,' adding, `The balance between the flow of the game and the power at the time is also an important factor. We will adjust the play to suit the situation."
Japan, which is scheduled to face Paraguay first on the 10th, is expected to use a large number of key players in the match against Brazil. Moriyasu reiterated that he would fight for victory, saying, `A victory against Brazil, the most winning country in the World Cup, will give us great confidence.'
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Japan will not be able to use key winger Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) in the two consecutive domestic friendly matches in October. Mitoma suffered a leg injury against Chelsea last month and was ruled out of the call-up. On the other hand, Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), who complained of left ankle pain, was dispatched.
Japan's tactics against Brazil, the contents of the game, and the results are bound to be compared to South Korea. South Korea will face Brazil and Paraguay in a different order. They will face Brazil on the 10th and Paraguay on the 14th at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
National team coach Hong Myung-bo is expected to face Brazil's strikers with Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) as a three-back tactic in mind as Plan A in preparation for the World Cup finals.
Hong Myung-bo beat the U.S. 2-0 last month and tied Mexico 2-2, recording one win and one draw, and winning against Japan, which had one draw and one loss against the same two teams.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
