TAKUMA ASANO NEWS

Japan stuns Germany as World Cup underdogs continue to roar

For the second straight tournament, the Germans failed to live up to being the favorite in the first game, falling 2-1 after an incredible c...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Nets stunning winner Asano scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Germany.

Impact Asano came off the bench and scored a brilliant goal beating Manuel Neuer at his near post. The Bochum striker showed just why he's crucial for club and country, changing the game and earning a famous win for Japan. Asano figures to take over in the starting XI when fully fit and capable of going 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in friendly Asano (knee) played for the first half during Thursday's friendly 2-1 loss to Canada.

Impact Asano looks to be back after missing the better part of two months with a knee injury, skipping nine games at club level before getting called up to Japan's World Cup roster. He now tracks well to get a starting place for Wednesday's opener against Germany.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Asano (knee) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Augsburg.

Impact Asano started over the first six games of the season before suffering an injury that's ruled him out until now. Capable of starting across the midfield, Asano will have a little time left to get fully fit before joining Japan's national team for the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out next two games Asano (knee) will miss Wednesday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach and Saturday's match at Augsburg, according to manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Asano is named in Japan's squad for the World Cup so he's not expected to be injured past the final week of the first half of the season. He started in six matches to open the season but has since been injured, so getting back in time for Qatar is a bit fortunate.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for World Cup return Asano (knee) is back in team training and is expected to be fit for the World Cup, according to manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Asano is back in team training and was named to the Japan national team for the World Cup. The attacker is expected to return for the World Cup and could even return to the final domestic match, against Augsburg on Saturday. Asano is a nailed-on starter when healthy, and will need to be at his best as Bochum look to avoid near-certain relegation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals - at least

Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains in recovery Asano is still recovering individually from a torn MCL, Bochum announced.

Impact Asano is targeting a return before the World Cup and likely remains multiple weeks away from recovery at this point. The forward is a major loss as the clear offensive focal point for Bochum. Asano finished the 2021/22 campaign with three goals and four assists, and had created seven chances before going down with injury prior to the international break.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots Saturday Asano shot three times and played the full 90 during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Asano ended the 2021/22 season as a nailed-on starter after playing his way into the first team and was right back in the starting XI to kick-off the new season. The forward only managed seven goal contributions in the 2021/22 campaign, but will likely have to improve if Bochum want to avoid relegation once more.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven goal contributions Asano scored three goals and provided four assist during 27 appearances (20 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Asano had the best top-flight season of his career during the 2021/22 campaign. The forward found consistent playing time, pushing him over 1,600 minutes, while also producing seven goal contributions. Asano isn't necessarily going to be a nailed-on starter in 2022/23, but has shown the potential to be a game-changer when in the staring XI. Asano started the final eight matches of the campaign.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Asano made an assist and had one off-target shot during Saturday's 3-2 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Asano was having a very quiet performance until the 79th minute, when he showed a lot of hustle to recover the ball on the left flank before setting up Eduard Lowen for his side's second goal. This was the third assist for the attacker over his last three starts. He'll hope the strong finish of campaign is a sign of better things to come for the 2022-23 season.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots for win Asano shot three times off goal and created two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Bielefeld.

Impact Asano has shown no qualms about shooting on sight lately, with seven shots in his last three matches. Unfortunately for the winger, none of those have been on goal. If Asano could start putting some more dangerous shots on goal he has the potential to score much more frequently. Asano closes the season out away against Union Berlin on Saturday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists in win Asano provided two assist on two chances created during Saturday's 4-3 win over Dortmund.

Impact Asano provided two assists, bringing his total for the season up to three. The forward has lined up consistently on the wing, recently the left wing, though occasionally on the opposite side of the pitch. Asano has limited fantasy value, but he should have plenty of upside against Bielefeld next time out.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in victory Asano had two goals on three shots (one off target), one foul and created one chance in the 2-1 victory over 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact After scoring his first goal in the 28th minute, Asano managed to put in the go ahead goal in the 59th minute. These were the forward's first goals in his last six appearances, and it is unlikely he will do it again in the next match against Bayer Leverkusen.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal off bench Asano scored one goal across 25 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Asano logged his first goal this year. Despite not being a consistently successful forward, he remains the VfL Bochum team's primary right winger and will continue to receive goal-scoring chances.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearance off bench Asano (groin) made a 19-minute substitute appearance against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday in which he registered one interception, one chance created three passes.

Impact Asano hasn't featured in the starting XI since the season opener versus Wolfsburg and will need to outperform Erhan Masovic and Christopher Antwi-Adjei in order to earn a start against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out with groin issue Asano remains on the shelf due to a lingering groin problem ahead of Sunday's matchup with Hertha Berlin.

Impact Asano has logged just 54 minutes on the pitch through the first three games of the year, in part due to his groin injury. With Simon Zoller cemented as the No. 1 forward option, Asano may have to settle for being a reserve option off the bench more often than not.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins newly promoted side Asano completed a free transfer to Vfl Bochum from Partizan on Tuesday.

Impact Asano returns to Germany having spent three seasons on loan with VfB Stuttgart and Hannover 96 from Arsenal. In 28 Bundesliga appearances, the forward registered just one goal but will look to add to that total with the newly promoted Bochum.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted sides Hannover, Stuttgart draw 1-1 in Bundesliga

HANNOVER, Germany (AP) Hannover substitute Niclas Fuellkrug converted a penalty to earn his side a 1-1 draw against promoted rival Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Friday.

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Arsenal: Wenger's Reputation On The Line With Takuma Asano

Arsene Wenger has been singing the praises of Arsenal addition, Takuma Asano. Wenger's reputation is resting on such a high evaluation of th...

JUNE 30, 2017