September 4 – With just one day remaining before the first match of the World Cup Qualifiers Round of 18, Japanese media has publicly predicted the starting eleven for the Japanese team as they host the Chinese national team. The two wingers, Kaoru Taniguchi and Junya Ito, both playing in the top five leagues, are expected to start, creating a dynamic wing presence. Wataru Endo from Liverpool is anticipated to anchor the midfield, while Ayumi Suzuki is set to continue as the starting goalkeeper.
The predicted lineup by the Japanese media (4-3-3) is as follows:
Forwards: Kaoru Taniguchi (Daizen Maeda), Kiyoshi Ono, Junya Ito (Takefusa Kubo)
Midfielders: Takefusa Kubo (Takumi Kamada), Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo
Defenders: Yuta Nakayama, Kosuke Teshima (Shogo Taniguchi), Sho Saka, Yuki Suga
Goalkeeper: Ayumi Suzuki
Note: There were some discrepancies in the names and positions in the original text that have been maintained in the translation. Please ensure to verify the accuracy of player names and positions based on official sources.
Japanese Media Predicts Japan’s Starting Lineup for World Cup Qualifier Against China: Kaoru Taniguchi and Junya Ito Soar on the Wings, Wataru Endo Anchors the Midfield. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/japanese-media-predicts-japans-starting-lineup-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-china-kaoru-taniguchi-and-junya-ito-soar-on-the-wings-wataru-endo-anchors-the-midfield.html
