Japan national football team defender Takahashi, possible bench return for Ajax opening match

Japan national football team captain Takahashi is a 29-year-old defender from Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City. He is 188 cm tall and can play as a defensive midfielder. He played for Kawasaki Frontale and Vegalta Sendai before moving abroad. He has been playing for Ajax in the Netherlands since last season.

Takahashi recently announced his marriage to actress and model Kawaguchi Haruna. Kawaguchi is also pregnant. Ajax will face Zwolle on September 9th, and Takahashi may be included in the starting lineup. According to De Telegraaf, Michel, the coach of Ajax, said that Takahashi may be able to play.

Takahashi has been out of action due to a back injury since the end of last season. He also missed the World Cup due to a condition not suitable for play. He was substituted out in the Sweden match and did not play in the Brazil match. He has been absent from Ajax's preseason training due to injury, but he may be able to enter the starting lineup for the opening match.

Why Takahashi may return to the bench

Takahashi has been out of action due to a back injury since the end of last season. He also missed the World Cup due to a condition not suitable for play. He was substituted out in the Sweden match and did not play in the Brazil match. He has been absent from Ajax's preseason training due to injury, but he may be able to enter the starting lineup for the opening match.

What happens next

Ajax will face Zwolle on September 9th, and Takahashi may be included in the starting lineup. According to De Telegraaf, Michel, the coach of Ajax, said that Takahashi may be able to play.

Today's Japan national team situation

The Japan national team is currently in second place in the World Cup with 5 points. They have won all 3 matches and have a 7-3 goal difference. In the league, they have scored 7 goals and conceded 3. They are 2 points behind the Netherlands in the title race.

Recent form

The Japan national team has a recent form of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss (LDWDW).