On the 2nd, Japan national team MF Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion FC) directed midfielder Midori Tanaka (Fortuna Düsseldorf)’s winning goal against Spain in the FIFA World Cup Qatar tournament (Qatar World Cup). While expectations are high for his performance in the first round of the finals against Croatia on the 6th, he has received high praise from coach Luis Enrique of the Spanish national team.
Kaoru Mitoma is a substitute in all group league matches. In the match against Germany on the 23rd of last month, the game changed from a one-sided defense, and in the match against Spain, he was active from the kickoff in the second half. In the 51st minute, when the score was 1-1, MF Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) reacted to a cross from the right corner of the penalty area on the far side. He turned 1.88mm from the goal line and assisted Aoi Tanaka’s goal. He also played in the corner of the five-back halfway through the second half. He fought hard on the left flank of his own half and led Moriyasu Japan to victory.
Director Enrique will be on Twitch on the 4th of this monthdeliveryWhen asked about “favorite young players other than Spaniards”, Kaoru Mitoma was listed. “He came out in the second half against us.
On top of that, he praised, “He has excellent judgment in dribbling and attacking third. He appreciated not only his offensive quality but also his contribution on the defensive side.
Regarding the use of Kaoru Mitoma, after the loss against Costa Rica on the 27th of last month, several British media outlets including “Sussex Live” criticized Director Hajime Moriyasu for not using him as a starting lineup. It is highly likely that he will wait for his turn from the bench as a super sub in the match against Croatia, where he will be in the top 8.