At 6:00 PM on August 11th, FC Tokyo will host their Kanagawa derby rivals Kawasaki Frontale in the 26th round of the J.League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
In the 25th round of the J.League this week, FC Tokyo drew 0-0 away to title contenders Gamba Osaka. Taking advantage of the absence of Gamba’s key attacker Usami Takashi, the team secured points, with young players like Araki Ryotaro and Kohei Kobayashi showcasing their attacking power. The new centre-back partnership of Oka Teppei and Tohi Kanta also delivered impressive defensive performances. Regarding the away draw, Tokyo manager Kramovsky praised the team’s performance, stating, “We were better in the second half, finding our rhythm and attacking until the end. It’s a good point to get from such a difficult game.”
Currently, FC Tokyo sits 7th in the J.League standings with 10 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. They are 8 points behind the title contenders and still have hope of challenging for an Asian Champions League spot this season. However, in their 13 home games this season, FC Tokyo has a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, which is not ideal. Notably, FC Tokyo has remained unbeaten at the Tokyo National Stadium this season, but their performance at Ajinomoto Stadium has been disappointing. They have suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Avispa Fukuoka and were held to a draw by Kashiwa Reysol despite leading by two goals.
In terms of squad availability, FC Tokyo will be without substitutes Yamashita Keita, Terayama Tsubasa, and Higashi Ren Ta due to injury. However, goalkeeper Nozawa Daichi and attacking player Araki Ryotaro, who both participated in the Olympics, have successfully returned to the squad and are performing well. The team’s current rotation situation is relatively healthy.
Kawasaki Frontale won their last league match 3-0 at home against defending champions Vissel Kobe, benefiting from two controversial refereeing decisions. Despite having an equal number of players on the field, they failed to produce threatening attacks. However, the opposing team’s key winger, Iino Shichise, was red-carded for a non-existent dive, tilting the scales in Kawasaki’s favour. In his post-match interview, Kawasaki manager Oniki Tatsu remained silent on the referee’s two red card decisions, instead shifting the focus to his team’s ability to maintain attacking potency while playing with an extra man. He then praised the performance of young player Yamada Shinmei, who scored twice.
Currently, Kawasaki Frontale sits 12th in the J.League standings with 7 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses. They are six points clear of the relegation zone but remain caught in the relegation battle. In their 12 away games this season, Kawasaki Frontale has only managed 2 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, averaging 1.8 goals conceded per game, indicating a poor defensive record. However, in their last three away games against Albirex Niigata, Jubilo Iwata, and Kashiwa Reysol, Kawasaki Frontale has earned 5 points. In those three matches, they scored late goals to snatch points, demonstrating a resilient playing style.
Regarding squad availability, Kawasaki Frontale will be without the services of two key centre-backs, Jesiel and Maruyama Yushi, for this game. They will be relying on Ominami Takuma and Sasaki Asahi, who played as full-backs last season, to form a centre-back partnership. While they have shown potential in attack, their defensive capabilities are still considered immature.
In their previous 20 encounters, Kawasaki Frontale have dominated with 14 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, holding a psychological advantage. In this round of the league, FC Tokyo will be looking to rebound at home and close the gap on the leaders, while Kawasaki Frontale have expressed their determination to win this Kanagawa derby. What kind of sparks will these two teams ignite?
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