Kubo will miss no Real Sociedad games in January
The Asian Cup moves to late 2027 after attacks in Saudi Arabia, so the Japanese winger stays with his club in January.
Takefusa Kubo will not join Japan for the Asian Cup in January, a relief for Real Sociedad. The Japanese forward will remain under Pellegrino Matarazzo throughout January 2027, according to Mundo Deportivo, after the Asian Football Confederation postponed the tournament.
The competition was due to be held in Saudi Arabia between 7 January and 5 February 2027, but Houthi attacks on several airports in the country have forced it to move to the period between 23 December 2027 and 21 January 2028.
With the '14' available, Matarazzo will count on him for the derbies against Alavés, Atlético de Madrid, Levante and Málaga, as well as the European ties against Viktoria Plzeň and Juventus and the Supercopa de España, which will be played in Turkey this year.
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