BlueNipponFC

BlueNipponFC discusses the latest news and views on Japanese football, players in Europe and the Japan National Team in English.

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@ATokkers5 Rest in peace

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@Simples26 I don't know but truth be told he will struggle in the Prem. He doesn't have the elite athleticism and skillset to keep up in this league. He'll be good as an impact player off the bench.

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

If Take Kubo is a superstar he would take charge of this game against Betis, effect the game and make chances. Instead he does the basics and becomes a cog in the team. His influence is too small. I have high standards for him and he must do better #kubo #Sociedad #laliga

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@SamuraiWarriorz He doesn't look fully up to pace. Tbh he hasn't had many chances but when he's had the ball he hasn't done much. A few nice touches, one good dribble which he took too far and reluctance in physical challenges. He needs to take charge if he's the player we hope he is

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@SamuraiWarriorz I'm guessing that the relationship between Reims and Nakamura has deteriorated to the point that the club will play hardball with Keito no matter what. Maybe they are not interested in a loan and insist that Nakamura stays to help with promotion.

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@Reoxfootball @SamuraiWarriorz He only played the last 10 minutes so not much to say

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@DaniJ_1995 Wow nice finish! Ayase Ueda would be proud of that

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@Gr0wnDuck That is tall and he will be a tall adult. But he may not end up as tall as Shota Kofie! 🫣

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@leon_acm True, he hasn't been good for a while. But this is not as bad as accepting a call up for the World cup while injured, withdrawing from the squad for not recovering in time only days before the first game and then announcing international retirement soon after for no good reason

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@SamuraiWarriorz He's on the way out anyway. I'd like Ichihara to take his place but now it's too soon for Rion to get in

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

This helps to show why Aston Villa moved so quickly to sign Suzuki after the move to PSG fell through

[Fooootest（サッカーブログ） @Fooootest]

鈴木彩艶の獲得を熱望していたエメリ監督🇪🇸🔥

🎥@UNEXT_football

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@SamuraiWarriorz Yes, there are no superstars and match winners with Japan. They lack extremism in terms of mentality and character. Extremism is what it takes to make World class players. Japan will never win a World cup without World class players

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@balondejapon Yes, Japanese football needs extreme footballers with extreme character and ability. Once the Japan team and it's tactics are figured out they struggle to find answers. Superstars will take Japan to the next level

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

Three years later he made a good impression under Klopp but then got sent to the shadowrealm by Slot. Always seen as a squad player and constantly disrespected and disliked by Slot and some Liverpool fans. Time to play for a club that respects him and gives him playing time 👍

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Wata made his Reds debut three years ago ❤️

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@DobbyFortune Well Brighton do like to sign youngsters but they can't always sign youngsters. If they need immediate quality and a like for like replacement for Baleba then Sano is that guy. And in this market Sano won't get a chance with the bigger clubs, they still don't trust Asians yet

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

Damn Brighton are losing Baleba. Time for them to replace him. Bump it up to 11 Japanese players in the prem

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion. #MUFC offer for 22yo Cameroon midfielder ~£60+5m; below #BHAFC valuation but amicable talks continue as all parties work to reach agreement @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WmP1bD2JuT

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

South Korea have produced 2 superstars whereas Japan have had none so far. Even Mitoma is not a superstar, he is inconsistent and injured too often. When will Japan get it's own superstar?

[BibimBallers @BibimBallers]

🚨 | 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒?! 𝐋𝐄𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐆-𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒!!!

Cometh the hour, cometh the man!

Lee Kang-in 🇰🇷 comes onto the pitch and scores a BANGER 🚀 in his season debut for #AtleticoMadrid.

The KOREAN STARBOY IS HERE! 🔥🔥🔥

#이강인

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@SamuraiWarriorz Don't want to sound pessimistic but it's looking like Kubo's chance to become a top player is slipping away. What has he done for the last 2 seasons? This season is make or break: either he breaks out spectacularly or delivers another flat season and stays at his current level

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@JInsiderBR Pogba in the J.League would be like...

[BlueNipponFC @BlueNipponFC]

@BBCMOTD Thank you for this. Zion Suzuki is Japanese and as a Japanese football fan I'm delighted that he represents Samurai Blue. He conducts himself professionally and is a great member of the team 🇯🇵