YOKOHAMA: Japan coach Akira Nishino admitted Tuesday that he would spend the next two days agonising over the squad he will take to the World Cup next month. “The final 23 players won’t be decided by one game tomorrow,” Nishino told reporters. Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki will, like Kagawa, be given every chance to recover in time for the World Cup as Nishino looks to steady the ship after a turbulent few weeks. “It goes without saying that it’s a survival situation for the players,” said Nishino, referring to fringe members and those carrying knocks. “It’s a chance to see where the players are in terms of readiness,” said Nishino.

Source: New Strait Times May 29, 2018 11:48 UTC