Zico Worried about Japanese Attack

January 1st, 2006 | by: WC Bob | Comments Off

Japan’s coach Zico likes his team heading into this summer’s World Cup, but the one area of concern is its inability to finish in front of the goal. Says Zico:

“We have struggled at times to capitalize on simple chances and that is what we really need to work on over the next six months. The World Cup finals have a special atmosphere and national pride is very much at stake. You only get one chance and if you don’t take chances you can end up losing so to make sure that doesn’t happen we will be working on accuracy.”

One player Zico is hoping will come into form is Tatsuhiko Kubo. The Yokohama F Marinos striker has bee waylaid by injuries that have prevented him from appearing in international play for a year but he finally appears to be rounding back into shape.

Zico is also looking for more from JEF United Chiba target man Seiichiro Maki and Hisato Sato.

Japan is certainly a fun team to watch with an appealing attacking style. If Zico’s men are able to convert their opportunities this summer, it could make things very interesting for first round opponents Brazil, Croatia and Australia.