MODEST JAPAN objective FOR FIFTH TITLE
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu indulged in some early mind games by claiming his side were long shots to win a record-extending fifth Asian mug title."We're the challengers," said the former Japan midfielder, who has yet to lose in five matches before taking higher than from Akira Nishino after the 2018 World Cup."Our job is to attempt and seize the title back." Despite Leicester striker Shinji Okazaki and Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa bodily omitted from the squad, former Japan coach Philippe Troussier has tipped the Samurai Blue for glory in the associated Arab Emirates."Japan have one of the best teams in the competition upon paper," said the Frenchman. "Of course, teams subsequent to South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia have the same ambition, but Japan have the potential to win the title."Japan door their rouse next to Turkmenistan upon Wednesday and along with twist Oman and Uzbekistan in intervention F. Veteran Yuto Nagatomo believes the new-look team, who reached the knockout stages of last year's World mug after controversially sacking coach Vahid Halilhodzic in the run-up, can spring some surprises."We have to agree to we can win it," the Galatasaray full-back told local media.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSEJAPAN FACTFILE
FIFA RANKING: 50BEST PERFORMANCE: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011)LAST EDITION (2015): Quarter-finalsCOACH: Hajime MoriyasuKEY PLAYER: Takumi Minamino (forward)
SOUTH KOREA BANK upon SON TO end LONG WAIT
South Korea are hoping refer Son Heung-min's dazzling pace and goals can assist them end a 59-year wait to be crowned continental kings.The 2015 runners-up have put their stamp upon the international scene in recent times, astonishing holders Germany at last year's World mug before winning the Asian Games football tournament in September last year.Son, 26, was at the heart of both successes and his delight was plain to look at the Asian Games where victory earned the team an exemption from South Korea's compulsory, 21-month military service.He has been in scorching form for Tottenham, scoring seven goals in his last seven Premier League games and he believes a break from international duty in November helped him avoid a mid-season burnout.Since coach Paolo Bento took encounter of the Taeguk Warriors in August, they have been unbeaten in seven matches. Son will, however, miss the first two matches next to Philippines (Monday) and Kyrgyzstan (Jan 11) below an taking office together with Spurs and the Korea Football Association. He will associate the squad in epoch for their answer intervention C encounter next to China upon Jan 16."The Asian mug is huge for us because we have not won it for 59 years... I am going there to win something," he added.AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERSSOUTH KOREA FACTFILE
FIFA RANKING: 53BEST PERFORMANCE: Champions (1956, 1960)LAST EDITION: Runners-upCOACH: Paulo BentoKEY PLAYER: Son Heung-min (forward)
QUEIROZ EYES fast begin FOR IRAN
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has demanded a high-intensity begin next to debutants Yemen in their Asian mug intervention D opener.World No. 29 Iran, the top-ranked Asian team, are one of the tournament favourites and the Portuguese said they must make their presence felt upon Monday."I desire to manufacture this kind of instinct in my team, to keep all of our animatronics in view of that that it explodes in the 90 minutes next to Yemen," Queiroz told the AFC website."And, subsequent to we finish the game, subsequently it's epoch to think roughly Vietnam and after that Iraq."Queiroz urged his team not to underestimate 135th-ranked Yemen."The first game is always the most hard because it's all for the winner and almost nothing for the loser in a rushed competition of three games," he said. "There are no small teams."I was checking the results of the Iran teams in swap competitions, at U-17s, U-20s, and never have Iran beaten Yemen in approved competitions."There's a excuse for that: Yemen might appeal or lose, but Yemen are a tough team to beat."Iran are looking to end a 43-year wait for their fourth title. They crashed out of the last Asian mug upon penalties to Iraq in a thrilling quarter-final.REUTERSIRAN FACTFILE
FIFA RANKING: 29BEST PERFORMANCE: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)LAST EDITION: Quarter-finalsCOACH: Carlos QueirozKEY PLAYER: Sardar Azmoun (striker)
ADDITION OF TRIO A BOOST FOR THAILAND
The recompense of Teerasil Dangda, Theerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin may force Thailand to make a few tactical tweaks, but vice-captain Chalermpong Kerdkaew said their experience will isolated augment the team's chances at the Asian Cup.Teerasil, who missed out upon Thailand's AFF Suzuki mug rouse last month subsequent to they exited in the semi-finals, was named captain by coach Milovan Rajevac. The 30-year-old striker, who plays for J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima upon money up front from Muangthong United, is the isolated steadfast devotee from Thailand's last Asian mug heavens in 2007.He has scored 42 goals in 95 appearances, even though full-back Theerathon and midfielder Chanathip allow them to be more adventurous going forward."It is fine to have them assist in the squad. We are stronger subsequent to them in the team," said Chalermpong.Thailand twist India in their intervention A opener tomorrow before meeting Bahrain and host UAE.Despite their underdogs status, Thailand are targeting a first heavens in the knockout stages before 1972 subsequent to they curtains third upon home soil."I take over that all the teams that have approved for the finals are strong, but we aren't scared of anyone," Chalermpong added.REUTERSTHAILAND FACTFILE
FIFA RANKING: 118BEST PERFORMANCE: Third area (1972)LAST EDITION: Did not qualifyCOACH: Milovan RajevacKEY PLAYER: Chanathip Songkrasin (midfielder)
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