“He had 103 touches, 90 passes, 4 ground duels, and was everywhere on the pitch. He has never performed like this in a full match before”- Arsenal Legend Arsene Wenger was ‘wowed’ as 25 years old Arsenal star delivered a fantastic performance and told Mikel Arteta to play him against Liverpool next week

“He had 103 touches, 90 passes, 4 ground duels, and was everywhere on the pitch. He has never performed like this in a full match before”- Arsenal Legend Arsene Wenger was ‘wowed’ as 25 years old Arsenal star delivered a fantastic performance and told Mikel Arteta to play him against Liverpool next week

In today’s Asian Cup group stage match, Arsenal’s defender Takehiro Tomiyasu played exceptionally well as Japan secured a 3-1 victory over Indonesia.

Despite sitting out Japan’s first game against Vietnam, Tomiyasu, 25, was brought in at halftime during a surprising loss to Iraq. However, he made a strong comeback, starting in the right centre-back position against Indonesia and displaying dominance throughout the game.

Tomiyasu’s noteworthy performance included 103 touches, completing an impressive 90 out of 98 passes with a high accuracy rate of 92 percent. Additionally, he won all of his ground duels and take-ons, showcasing his defensive prowess.

Although Japan’s progression to the round of 16 was assured regardless of the outcome, the victory adds confidence to their campaign, especially looking ahead to their next match on January 31.

This progress also means that Tomiyasu won’t be returning to Arsenal until next month, and if Japan advances to the final, he might be unavailable until mid-February. Despite Arsenal missing his contributions, this presents Tomiyasu with an opportunity to gain valuable playing time, considering his recent recovery from a calf injury.

Fans are optimistic that he returns unharmed from the tournament, as Tomiyasu has been Arsenal’s most creative full-back this season with four goal contributions. Having faced an untimely setback, the former Bologna player aims to reclaim a starting role upon his return from international duty.

Looking ahead, Arsenal’s next league game is against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, where they aim to break a three-game losing streak at City Ground. The Gunners recognize the importance of securing a victory on the road to stay competitive with Liverpool in the title race.