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Japan forward optimistic about World Cup prospects
(AP)
Updated: 2006-04-05 16:55
Japan forward Atsushi Yanagisawa was released from hospital Wednesday and
says he hopes to fit in time to play in June's World Cup finals.
Yanagisawa broke a bone in his right foot last month and underwent surgery on
March 26.
"It doesn't hurt as much as I thought," Yanagisawa told reporters. "I feel
pretty good. With a big goal of playing in the World Cup I hope to recover as
soon as possible."
Yanagisawa returned to J-League side Kashima Antlers on loan from Italian
team Messina in order to boost his World Cup hopes.
Japan coach Zico often speaks highly of the veteran , who played for Japan in
the 2002 World Cup. Zico will announce his World Cup squad on May 15 after Japan
plays Bulgaria and Scotland in the Kirin Cup.
Japan is in Group F in the World Cup along with defending champion Brazil,
Croatia and Australia.
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