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#4 Japan - Shinji Kagawa
Japan sacked Vahid Halilhodžić just over two months before the World Cup and have replaced him with Akira Nishino. This was primarily because of Halilhodžić losing the changing room due to his style of counter-attacking football. Akira has been installed to help the Samurai Blue play a quick passing Japanese style of football, as described by the president of the JFA.
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Shinji Kagawa and his playmaking abilities will be vital for Akira to incorporate that flavour of football. Kagawa is a mercurial central attacking midfielder. His vision is unparalleled and he also has quite an engine on him.
Kagawa is a natural fan favourite as he relentlessly chases 50-50 balls. His energy and creativity will be vital for the Japanese in Russia. Further, Kagawa has had a good season at Dortmund and would be expected to impress with his passing and creativity, and maybe help Japan go beyond the round of 16 for the first time.
Notable Mention : Keisuke Honda
