Kita called up by Japan U21, another headache for Real Sociedad B
Japan U21 face Spain in Almendralejo on Friday the 13th; Real Sociedad B will lose their centre-back for Saturday's home game against Sporting.
Kazunari Kita has been called up by Japan's U21 side for the November international break, his first time with the age group after leaving the U20 stage behind. According to Mundo Deportivo, the camp also brings a Real Sociedad centre-back derby: on Friday the 13th Japan face Spain in Almendralejo, with Jon MartĂn in the Spanish side, and on the 17th they play Egypt.
The problem is for Real Sociedad B, because Segunda Division does not stop for international dates and the team plays on Monday in Sabadell. Kita could play that match before joining up, but he will definitely miss the Saturday home game against Sporting. Ansotegi must choose between pairing CalderĂłn with Unax Ayo, who has barely played through injury, or using Balda at centre-back and Agote at full-back.
Japan's target is Los Angeles 2028. The March 2028 Asian U23 Cup, held in Japan, offers only two Olympic places.
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