Nanami Hiroshi (名波浩) of the Japan national soccer team discussed his future status. While Moriyasu Hajime (森保一) is expected to remain in post through around the start of next year’s Asian Cup, Nanami Hiroshi (名波浩) said it was unclear whether he would be chosen as a coach.
Nanami Hiroshi (名波浩), who served as a coach for Japan at the FIFA World Cup in North and Central America, said in an interview following an event in Tokyo that discussions regarding his future status had “not progressed at all yet.” He did not provide any specific timing or developments regarding his future, stressing that the situation remained undecided.
Meanwhile, Moriyasu Hajime (森保一) has indicated that he intends to remain in post through the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia, which opens on 7 January next year. It was reported that Nanami Hiroshi (名波浩) said, “I don’t know whether Moriyasu will choose me.”
Regarding his intention to remain in post, Moriyasu Hajime (森保一) said at a 24 July press conference, “I hope we can continue working with the staff we have worked with up to now,” indicating his desire for the coaching staff that led the team at the North and Central American tournament to remain in place. Japan Football Association Chairman Miyamoto Tsuneyasu (宮本恒靖) explained that the organization was proceeding with the coaching staff appointments, saying, “We are arranging things, including Moriyasu’s wishes.”
Overall, while Nanami Hiroshi (名波浩)'s future status remains undecided, specific policies have been discussed regarding Moriyasu Hajime (森保一)'s continuation and the reshuffling of the coaching staff.