In Group A of the UEFA Cup, Premier League giants
Arsenal (name)
With a narrow 1-0 victory over Swiss rivals FC Zurich at home, the team successfully defended its top position and advanced directly to the round of 16. However, for the "Arsenal", the victory was accompanied by unfavorable news. Kenyo Tomiyasu, who was recently called up by the Japanese national team for the World Cup, suffered a suspected thigh strain at the end of the match, casting a shadow over his World Cup prospects.
In order to secure top spot in the group.
Arsenal (name)
The team had to play at half strength in the match but still dominated the field. In the 17th minute, Kirantayani broke the deadlock with a brilliant world wave. However, after taking the lead, Arsenal's performance slipped, especially in the late stages of the game, and looked a bit passive in the face of FC Zurich's counterattack. Substitute Kenyo Tomiyasu left the game with a thigh strain after only 15 minutes of play, and he left the game with a dejected expression, seemingly anticipating a serious injury. Nonetheless.
Arsenal (name)
Still, with a hard-fought 1-0 win, the team advanced past Yan Haofen by two points.
Arsenal (name)
Head Coach Aditya said after the match, "Kenyo Tomoyasu felt muscle discomfort, the exact extent of the injury is still unknown to us. But we didn't want to take any chances, so we chose to replace him. We will conduct further examinations in the next 48 hours." The 23-year-old core of the Japan national team's defense usually needs to rest for two to three weeks once he suffers a common thigh strain, and the World Cup preparations are even more intense.
