TV Guide for 2014 Brazil World Cup 2（Japan)

Japan

I still remember the Japanese's memo that Japan will hold World Cup before 2050 and win the title. I thought it's unrealistic and nonsense. However, the fact is Japanese women national team just won World Cup in 2011. So, there is no reason don't to believe that Japanese will realize their dreams.  The following video could convince you to believe my view.

Blue Samurai most powerful weapon are the teamwork and  midfielders who are considered as the best in Asia.
Key Players:
The most famous and the team's wininghands are hanKeisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa. The former right now play for AC Milan who struggled in getting involve his new clubs. Same things happened on Kagawa who just finished his disappointed season in Man United. These are not good news for Japanese National team, which means they need use limited warming up games to help their superstar to back into the games. Once they match fit, Blue Samurai could repeat the magnificent performance just like what they did in South Africa.
X-factor:
Everyone need plan B to avoid any possible mistakes. For Japan, the plan B is Shinji Okazaki who has a wonderful season in Mainz 05. 15 goals made his the best Asian Striker in Bundesliga history. After years waiting, Samurai finally  forge their diamond sword. Looking forward his amazing performance in world cup.

Predicted Line-Ups
Goalkeeper:  Eiji Kawashima
Defender:  Yuto Nagatomo (LB), Atsuto Uchida (RB), Maya Yoshida (CB), Yasuyuki KonnoCB)
Midfielder: Yasuhito Endo (DMF/CMF), Makoto Hasebe (DMF), Shinji Kagawa (AMF), Keisuke Honda (AMF)
Striker: Shinji Okazaki (SS/CF)), Yuya Osako (SS)
Formation: 4-4-2
It's Japanese standard formation, however, they will add more defender when they face strong team like Columbia and Ivory Coast. If Japan want to play knockout game, they win 2 games including one game against Columbia or Ivory Coast. And they also need to maker sure they will not lost point on Greece. All in all, every game for Japan could be serious fight.


Group Stage Matches

JUN 14  Saturday	Ivory Coast	We usually call them African Giant Elephant not because they are adorable but because they are very strong and competitive. Maybe Drogba is old, however, his teammates who are young and talented could help him to win more game in his last World Cup.
JUN 19  Thursday	Greece	No comment. Every Greece game is boring even for me. Hope Honda or Endo could use free-kick to help Japan win because it might be the only way to beat them.
JUN 24  Tuesday	Colombia	No one could ignore a team who has Falco.  Japanese Coach bring to two young center backs to Brazil. Could they successfully fend off the monster attack? Maybe it’s best opportunity for them to lean and show their talent.

(Comment: The first and third games are worth to watch)