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Kenyu Sugimoto was a surprise inclusionThe Japan Olympic football squad was announced today, and there were some surprise inclusions/exclusions. Heres the squad:Keeper: Shuichi Gonda, Shunsuke AndoDef: Yuhei Tokunaga (overage), Maya Yoshida (overage), Daisuke Suzuki, Hiroki Sakai, Gotoku SakaiMid: Hiroshi Kiyotake, Taisuke Muramatsu, Keigo Higashi, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Takahiro Ogihara, Takashi UsamiFwd: Kensuke Nagai, Yuki Otsu, Manabu Saito, Kenyu SugimotoInjury standby: Akihiro Hayashi (keeper-overage), Yunel Escobar Jersey Kazuki Oiwa (def), Takuji Yonemoto (mid), Ryohei Yamazaki (fwd)The notable omi sion has to be Ryo Miyaichi. The most likely explanation is that Arsenal were not going to release him for the Olympics. However, the fact that they posted a note on their website about his inclusion in the preliminary squad, and the rumors swirling about his imminent loan move to Southampton, indicate that a) they were at least entertaining the idea of letting him go Hansel Robles Jersey , and b) since he is moving on loan, his participation in the Olympics didnt matter to them at all. So, if Arsenal were in fact okay with him being in the squad, then this is a ridiculous omi sion. Firstly, he played regularly for Bolton last season, in the mostcompetitiveleague in the world. While he didnt start every match, he came off the bench in the ones he didnt, and at least got playing time in most of Boltons matches. This is more than some of the players chosen above him can say, playing in the J. League. Secondly, he is one of Tommy La Stella Jersey the most talented players that Japan have. The Olympics are the time to test out your talents, so take your most talented players.Another omi sion is Yoshiaki Takagi who shouldve been at least a reserve. He started playing regularly for Utrecht at Albert Pujols Jersey the end of last season, which should be enough to warrant a spot on the Olympic team. Yuya Osako, Mizuki Hamada, and Hiroshi Ibusuki were also omitted. Osako has been playing well for a an underachieving Kashima Antlers side this season. Hamada is an exciting central defender, but the JFA opted for overage players in that position. Ibusuki shouldve also been at least a reservehe couldve provided a plan b in the Andy Carroll mold.The biggest surprise inclusion is Kenyu Sugimoto, who has four goals this season for Tokyo Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Jersey Verdyin J.2. At 6 foot 2, he does provide that plan b, but clearly Ibusuki, with 20 goals in the Spanish third division, should get in ahead of him.I will post about the potential starting xi in the future, but for now, what do you think?