Shiotani: We Look Forward to “Strong Start” in First Domestic Match
Al Ain Club’s player Japanese Tsukasa Shiotani, congratulated everyone on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, stressing that his team confrontation at the start of the domestic season is an important challenge for the team in the absence of eight key players.
In the pre-match press conference of Hatta’s match, He added: “We are very confident in our young players who will be chosen by the coach to compensate for the absence of the” international” players on Monday’s confrontation.”
For sure, it’s not an easy task, but the team has excellent elements that have the capabilities required to fill the shortage in Al-Ain, the Japanese player said, wishing that the team would win the game.
When asked why he did not join the Japanese national team, he said: “It is sure that the coach’s choices that are determined by his needs at every stage. Whenever the team requires me, I will definitely join the international lineup.”
“After moving to Al-Ain, I met with Japan Head Coach Halilhodzic who expressed his delight that I joined one of Asia’s leading clubs in Asia,” Shiotani said, stressing that he will double efforts with Al-Ain to return to the Japanese squad.
