Junya Ito
33-Year-Old
Genk
Experience in attack
Ito has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to provide an experienced and direct option in the attack throughout the competition.
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Ito made 36 appearances across all competitions for Genk this season after returning to the club in the summer, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in a season disrupted by an ankle injury that limited his availability. Ito brings elite pace, direct running and the experience of having been one of Japan's most important attackers for almost a decade, and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one and deliver dangerous crosses gives manager Moriyasu a different wide option to the more technical ones. Ito heads into what may be his final World Cup with the motivation to finish his international career on the highest possible note.
Ito made 36 appearances across all competitions for Genk this season after returning to the club in the summer, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in a season disrupted by an ankle injury that limited his availability. Ito brings elite pace, direct running and the experience of having been one of Japan's most important attackers for almost a decade, and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one and deliver dangerous crosses gives manager Moriyasu a different wide option to the more technical ones. Ito heads into what may be his final World Cup with the motivation to finish his international career on the highest possible note.
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Not playing against Metz
Ito is still dealing with his ankle issues and is not at full fitness, which is why he did not play in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Metz in the first leg of the relegation playoffs, coach Samba Diawara said in a press conference, according to L'Equipe. "We suffered against a good Metz team. We had a rough go at kickoff, without our wingers who weren't 100 percent (Ito and Diakhon)."
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Makes starting squad
Ito (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's final clash of the season against Lille.
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Late call against Lille
Ito (ankle) will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Lille after receiving an infiltration in his ankle, coach Samba Diawara said in the press conference, according to L'Union.
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Seven crosses in return as sub
Ito recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus St. Etienne.
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On bench Saturday
Ito (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Saint-Etienne.
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