“Is this for real?”

Salzburg signed Takumu Kawamura, 24, a midfielder for the Japanese national team, in the summer transfer window. It was an ambitious recruitment for new coach Pep Rangers, who resigned as Liverpool’s chief coach.

Abnormal airflow has flowed under the bridge ahead of the new season. Kawamura reported pain in his left knee during pre-season training on Tuesday. According to the Austrian media Kronen Zeitung, there was no external collision.

In the end, the news came to the Rangers manager. Salzburg announced on its official website that Kawamura was injured for three months. Given the recovery period, chances are high that his debut match will be in November at the earliest.

Kawamura made his first appearance at a pre-season friendly match against SV Kutzl on Sunday. As a defensive midfielder, he kept the defense stable and led the team to a landslide 8-1 victory. For this reason, Salzburg feels regrettable all the more.

Kawashima, a native of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, was spotlighted as one of the best defensive midfielders in the J-League. From 2019 to 2021, he stood out while on loan at Ehime in the J2 League, and after his return, he scored 15 goals and three assists in 81 games.토토사이트

Not only defensive midfielders but also offensive midfielders are attracting attention with their multiplayer ability. In fact, even though Kawamura is a defensive midfielder, he is good at hitting the box and is strong in producing offensive points.

In recognition of his performance, he was selected as a member of the Japanese national team early this year. Although he did not make the final roster for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup, he is expected to be able to serve as a long-term substitute for Endo Wataru (Liverpool).