Today, we would like to inform you that our club's players, Takahiro YANAGI and Go HATANO, have been selected as members of the U-20 Japan national team for the AFC U-23 Championship China 2018 qualifiers (7/19-23 @ Cambodia), as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.
□ Takahiro YANAGI Player Comment
'Since it's been a while since I've been with the national team, I want to first demonstrate everything I have. I will play with a focus on results and aim to be selected continuously in the future. I want to perform well and grow even a little, and return to FC Tokyo.'
Go HATANO Player Comment
'After experiencing bitter disappointment in the U-20 World Cup held in May, I will do my best as a representative of Japan this time to achieve results. When I play in the matches, I want to demonstrate the fruits of my daily training and contribute to the team's victory.'
Schedule
AFC U-23 Championship China 2018 Qualifiers
7/19 (Wed) U-20 Japan National Team vs Philippines National Team (local time 15:30 kick-off / National Olympic Stadium)
7/21 (Fri) U-20 Japan National Team vs Cambodia National Team (local time 18:30 kick-off / National Olympic Stadium)
7/23 (Sun) U-20 Japan National Team vs China National Team (local time 15:30 kick-off / National Olympic Stadium)
※Please check the JFA website for details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/