Oiwa opted for the same 4-3-3 formation as in the international friendly against U-23 France National Team on Wednesday 17 July, with KOKUBO Leo Brian (Sint-Truidense VV) in goal behind a backline of SEKINE Hiroki (Kashiwa Reysol), TAKAI Kota (Kawasaki Frontale), KIMURA Seiji (Sagan Tosu) and OHATA Ayumu (Urawa Red Diamonds). FUJITA Joel Chima (Sint-Truidense VV) anchored the midfield, with YAMAMOTO Rihito (Sint-Truidense VV) and MITO Shunsuke (Sparta Rotterdam) playing as central midfielders. Up front, HIRAKAWA Yu (Bristol City) and SAITO Koki (Lommel SK) were deployed on the flanks, with HOSOYA Mao (Kashiwa Reysol) playing as a central striker. .....
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