Takehiro Tomiyasu
AjaxRB
Possession Builder
Nov 5, 1998 (27)
Right
6'2"
Records four clearances
Tomiyasu recorded one tackle, an intercpetion and four clearances in Saturday's 4-0 win over Tunisia.
Analysis: Tomiyasu was given a starting role Saturday, playing 79 minutes after only a short 15-minute cameo in their opener. He would be decent in his time on the field, as four clearances and a clean sheet were his best moments. He will eye a starting role when facing Sweden, as he was likely to start the opener before being given a bench spot.
Fit to start in back line
Tomiyasu has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to feature in the back-three as a versatile and experienced option who can operate at center-back or as a wing-back.
Analysis: Tomiyasu joined Ajax on a free transfer this summer after his contract at Arsenal expired, making his debut at the Amsterdam club and bringing elite Premier League experience to a defensive unit that will benefit greatly from his quality and leadership. The defender's combination of technical ability, defensive solidity and versatility makes him one of the most valuable squad members available to manager Moriyasu, capable of filling multiple roles across the defensive unit depending on the tactical requirements of each fixture. Tomiyasu heads into the World Cup in a strong position after securing a move to a Champions League club and will be motivated to deliver his best football for Japan this summer despite logging in only nine games across all competitions this season due to injuries.
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