Indonesian media pointed out the Japanese national team's A-match list in June.
Japan's Soccer Digest Web reported on the 24th (Korea time) that "Indonesian media overreacted to the Japanese national team's choice."안전놀이터
The Soccer Digest Web reported, "Indonesian journalist TV1 News overreacted to the Japanese national team's decision. The Japanese national team is planning to use the second team, and coach Moriyasu Hajime is playing the Indonesian national team. He said he is confident that he can beat Indonesia even if the Japanese national team fights as a second team in the World Cup qualifying round."
Japan announced an unconventional list in this June's A-match. Since Japan already confirmed its qualification for the World Cup finals in March, it has selected a large number of players who have not been called up to the national team often in this June's A-match. It surprised everyone with the list that has changed by as many as 14 players from the list in March. Moriyasu will reportedly examine the players on the list and consider tactical measures considering the East Asian Cup in July.
The Indonesian media, the opponent of the June A match, was somewhat offended by Japan's decision. He expressed his reaction that Japan seems to be looking down on Indonesia. TV1 News also pointed out, "Coach Moriyasu is optimistic that he can achieve the best results even with second-tier players in the remaining World Cup qualifying matches."
Japan has excluded players from the list who play for major European clubs, but some key resources, including Takefusa Kubo and Daichi Kamada, will still be convened. The team is strong enough to play against Indonesia.
However, after Shin Tae-yong's replacement in January, Indonesia made efforts to naturalize Patric Clawibert as its new coach, and succeeded in strengthening its capability by naturalizing a large number of players who had previously played in England and Italy. For Indonesia, this could be an opportunity. If Japan plays in the third Asian qualifying match with its somewhat disappointing capability, it would be an opportunity to beat Japan and narrow the gap with the second and third place teams in Group C. Currently, Indonesia ranks fourth in Group C with nine points, which leads to Australia (13 points), and Saudi Arabia (10 points), which ranks third.
Japan's selection of the A-match list in June is drawing great attention. Attention is also focusing on which countries will laugh at Moriyasu's choice.