The Borussia Dortmund attacker has revealed his desire to go to the London Olympics with Japan, and wants to retain the Bundesliga crown with Borussia Dortmund.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 has expressed his desire to represent the Japanese national team in the upcoming London Olympics.
The attacking midfielder is not a part of the squad which is playing in the Olympic qualifiers, but he is still hopeful of earning a place for the main tournament. Kagawa has struggled to replicate his impressive form of the last
season, and has been hampered by injuries and poor form in the ongoing campaign.
However, the Samurai Blue star has expressed confidence in his abilities and vows to find his lost form in the second-half of the season.
While talking to reporters at the Osaka airport, the 22-year-old further stated:
"The team has its stance on selection so it is not for me to comment but I want to get myself prepared.”
Japan are placed in group C of the Asian qualifiers alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Malaysia-c2949. The Samurai Blue find themselves top of the table with nine points from three games thus far. All top teams from each group will automatically
qualify for London Olympics and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Japan-c2928 are on course to progress. The games will take place from July 27 until August 12.
The 22-year-old is hopeful of an injury-free second half of the Bundesliga campaign, as it would certainly help him push for a place in the national side.
"My main objective is to finish the season without being injured and on top of that deliver results. I'm in good condition and have high hopes for myself for the second half of the season." He concluded.
Kagawa has made 14 league appearances for the Signal Iduna Park outfit so far this season, bagging four goals in return.
The player has reported back to his club after enjoying the winter break, and will resume his duties against Hamburg SV on Sunday, January 22.
The former Cerezo Osaka star has scored 9 goals from 27 appearances for the Japanese national side.
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