Maya Yoshida

ANALYSIS
Yoshida, who has participated in three consecutive World Cups and three Olympic Games, joins the camp to train alongside the squad and provide guidance and knowledge of the American environment that could prove invaluable during the tournament. Teammate Yuto Nagatomo welcomed his arrival warmly, praising the rarity of his international experience and highlighting his familiarity with the conditions in the United States as a significant asset for Japan, with Yoshida currently playing for LA Galaxy giving him an intimate knowledge of the local climate, time zones and training environments that the rest of the squad will benefit from. Yoshida could replace Wataru Endo (undisclosed) if the midfielder can't be fit for the opener.