After the Chinese National Team’s roster for the Asian Cup qualifiers was announced, Japanese netizens took to Yahoo Sports’ comment section to discuss the upcoming qualifier matchup between Japan and China. The general consensus among Japanese fans was that the Japan team should not underestimate their opponents and should be wary of the several naturalized players on the Chinese squad.
Following the release of the Chinese squad, Japanese media outlets shared the news, quickly turning it into a hot topic. The discussion among Japanese netizens was lively, with one of the most popular comments warning, “Beware of Fernandinho.” The comment reads, “Those who regularly watch Asian football know that Shenhua’s Fernandinho is a truly talented player. While Wu Lei is also excellent for China, I think Fernandinho is the more dangerous player. Don’t underestimate China as a weak team. Japan should remember the lesson from the Asian Cup.”
The second most popular comment urged the Japanese team not to be complacent. It stated, “From a skill perspective, I think Japan is already at a high level. But before we qualify for the Asian Cup, we mustn’t become complacent, just like what happened at the Asian Cup… Plus, I don’t think Japan is guaranteed to win. China’s head coach, Ivankovic, is also aiming to make a statement.”
Japanese fans also expressed concern about the lack of training time for the Japan team and the presence of numerous European-based players, which could be a crucial factor in the match. “Don’t underestimate China just because they’re China. You never know what could happen in these qualifiers. They have a lot of naturalized players. We need a solid game plan. The Japanese national team players are all very skilled, but the coaching staff is still a cause for concern.”
Overall, Japanese fans are highly invested in the China-Japan match, and their comments are generally constructive, unlike the often-negative and sarcastic comments found in Chinese media.
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