At 8 PM on November 19, Beijing time, the 6th round of Group C in the Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup, China’s team will face Japan at home. Media person Ao Ming shared his insights on this match on social media.
Ao Ming wrote on social media: “Compared to the 7-0 match, Japan’s team is missing two key players at the top and bottom. Striker Kosei Taki and center-back Masanobu Taniguchi are both absent from the international matches in November due to injuries. Takefusa Kubo is also injured, and for the match against Indonesia, Japan used a midfield duo of Daichi Kamada and Takumi Minamino. For the match against China, Moriyasu will likely use almost the same starting lineup, with the only change being that Yuto Sugawara may start as the right wing-back, while Junya Ito and Ritsu Doan will be on the bench. The key for China in this match lies in the midfield. Deploying heavy troops in the midfield to strangle Japan’s defensive midfielder will disrupt the smooth connection of Japan’s midfield, creating opportunities for us.”