According to Japanese media Sponichi, Japan national team coach Hajime Moriyasu stated after watching an Urawa match that the squad for September and October fixtures will be largely based on the World Cup squad, while also considering suitable candidates based on league performances.

Moriyasu said: "Basically, I think it will be players selected for the World Cup. It's only been a few months since the World Cup ended, and it's hard to say whether drastic changes will occur in two and a half months. After watching the start of the J.League and foreign leagues, I want to call up players who are performing well, and based on an objective view of the players, I'll balance current best choices with future development to build the team."

Regarding defender Ko Itakura, who intends to withdraw from the January Asian Cup, Moriyasu clearly stated that he still wants to call him up for September and October, saying: "He basically won't be able to participate in the Asian Cup, but the situation could change later, so I don't think we need to change our selection strategy for September."

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