Tomiyasu returns to Japan squad after injury struggles
Takehiro Tomiyasu has been recalled to the Japan national team after almost two years away, following a period of injury and club changes. The former Arsenal defender recently signed with Ajax and has started playing again after a long rehabilitation. Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has also called up Hiroki Ito as the team prepares for upcoming friendlies. The squad is missing some key players due to injuries, but new faces have been included.
Match highlights
- Takehiro Tomiyasu left Arsenal in July last year to focus on his recovery and later joined Ajax in December.
- He returned to action in January for the first time since October 2024.
- Japan will play Scotland in Glasgow on March 28 and England at Wembley three days later.
- Coach Hajime Moriyasu emphasized the importance of integrating returning players like Tomiyasu and Hiroki Ito.
- The squad is missing Takumi Minamino and Takefusa Kubo due to injuries, while Kento Shiogai has received his first call-up.
