Can recent wins over Brazil and England sustain momentum?

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## Japan’s wins over Brazil and England have boosted confidence, but Mitoma’s injury adds a major setback

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes recent historic friendly wins over Brazil and England can help sustain momentum into the World Cup, even after Kaoru Mitoma was ruled out with a hamstring injury less than a week before the squad was named. Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in Tokyo last October and then beat England 1-0 at Wembley in March, with both results described as firsts for Japan. Moriyasu said the players quickly shifted focus from those wins to a bigger goal ahead, while Mitoma’s absence is described as a major blow.

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