Yuichi Maruyama added to SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
FC Tokyo proudly announce that our player Yuichi Maruyama has been added to SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2nd Round of Asian Qualifiers, also serving as the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers, according to the announcement by the Japan Football Association (JFA) on Thursday 27 August.
Comment from Yuichi Maruyama
“I am very pleased to have been selected for the national team squad. To be honest, I was surprised because it happened so suddenly. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me, and at the same time, I want to let everyone know that I will do my best to contribute to the team by giving my all as a representative of this club.”
[Schedule]
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2nd Round of Asian Qualifiers with AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers
Thursday, September 3 SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Cambodia National Team
Kick-off is scheduled at 7:25 p.m. at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture
Tuesday, September 8 Afghanistan National Team vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
Kick-off is scheduled at 9:25 p.m. Japan time at Azadi Stadium in Iran
