Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo has expressed his frustration that he will over a month of La Liga action with the Txuri-Urdin in order to play the Asian Cup with Japan.
Kubo has been one of La Real’s key players this season, adding creativity and spark to their right side throughout, as well as being one of their most decisive players. However they will be without their second-top scorer and joint-most productive player (6 goals and 4 assists) until just before their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, should they make it to the final. The PSG clash is scheduled for the 14th of February, with the Asian Cup finishing the day before.
“I don’t know what to say to you… In the end it’s a shame that the Asian Cup is held during La Liga. La Real is the team that pays me, that’s clear,” Kubo told DAZN after his final game before leaving, a 1-1 draw with Alaves.
“On the other hand, these tournaments you have an obligation to attend. I have to go. I feel very bad for La Real. But it is also true that representing my country in the Asia Cup, that’s also very nice. I go with the intrigue, it is what it is. I will try to enjoy it and when I return try to give what I won’t be able to this month.”
Kubo has always been honest, and while the argument has often been made that the best teams can afford to have deeper squads, Real Sociedad are not a comparable case to the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Premier League sides. La Real are one of the Liga sides set to suffer most from international call-ups, with Umar Sadiq and Hamari Traore also leaving the side – it could also have a major impact on that Champions League tie, the biggest for a long time in Donostia-San Sebastian.
Blaqpablo
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No one is forcing you to go, if you don't want to go then stay.. words like this belittle those tournaments like the Asian cup and AFcon.
why would they fix a tournament in the Middle of a season that's is still going on
Coolluck26
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It's crazy how these glorified friendly continues to put a fork in these serious clubs trying to build momentum..players may even come injured.. why not have the tournaments pre season or end of season...I mean the Asian cup and AFCON still can't compare to champions league..epl..la Liga seria A euros
why are u this wicked. mumu
BanAllVisitors
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I hear you..but aleast do it pre season or end of season
Players would pass out if that happens.
lemontaxxx
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"Glorified friendly" is more important to these players than the UCL. They'd rather win AFCON/Asia Cup with their countries than UCL with their clubs. National team always comes first.
I hear you..but aleast do it pre season or end of season
BanAllVisitors
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It's crazy how these glorified friendly continues to put a fork in these serious clubs trying to build momentum..players may even come injured.. why not have the tournaments pre season or end of season...I mean the Asian cup and AFCON still can't compare to champions league..epl..la Liga seria A euros
"Glorified friendly" is more important to these players than the UCL. They'd rather win AFCON/Asia Cup with their countries than UCL with their clubs. National team always comes first.
Yunabclry
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look at this one too
Yorokiri
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No one is forcing you to go, if you don't want to go then stay.. words like this belittle those tournaments like the Asian cup and AFcon.
lemontaxxx
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It's crazy how these glorified friendly continues to put a fork in these serious clubs trying to build momentum..players may even come injured.. why not have the tournaments pre season or end of season...I mean the Asian cup and AFCON still can't compare to champions league..epl..la Liga seria A euros
manbklns
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I think we already know Japan is winning this tournament 😎😎😎🤨
ariwanze
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You are stupid
...can you please throw more light as to why u said he is stupid?
Pitinrstyz
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You are stupid
“On the other hand, these tournaments you have an obligation to attend. I have to go. I feel very bad for La Real. But it is also true that representing my country in the Asia Cup, that’s also very nice. I go with the intrigue, it is what it is. I will try to enjoy it and when I return try to give what I won’t be able to this month.” Please read the article before rushing to the comments. Headlines are meant to capture you.
Habdikmotu
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You are stupid
He's not stupid, he's being honest. Real Sociedad is the pays him.
Physique
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You are stupid
jrkakacaleb17
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Honest guy 👌