Nagasaki confirm injuries to Radotić and Takahata
V-Varen Nagasaki announced on Sept. 13 that goalkeeper Luka Radotić and defender Keita Takahata were injured in training. Radotić has been diagnosed with a right medial meniscus tear; Takahata sustained a left medial collateral ligament injury plus medial hamstring damage. The club will provide further updates on their recovery timelines.
Source: J.LEAGUE
Gamba Osaka complete signing of Takeshi Kobashi
Gamba Osaka announced on Sept. 14 the permanent signing of forward Takeshi Kobashi from FC Tokyo. Kobashi, who joined FC Tokyo in 2024, has not featured in J1 league matches this season. In a club statement he expressed his delight at joining a historic club and vowed to give his all for the team.
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Feature on Gotoku Sakai’s pre-match meal routine announced
A feature on Vissel Kobe full‑back Gotoku Sakai’s pre‑match “winning meal” was published on Sept. 14. The piece visits the restaurant he frequents weekly and explores the dietary routine he follows before games. The TV segment airs Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 22:54 JST (Nippon TV, Kanto); it will be available on TVer for one week after broadcast.
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ACL Elite preview: five Japanese clubs set for opening
Ahead of the AFC Champions League Elite opening on Sept. 15, the J.LEAGUE published a preview of Japan’s participants. Five J1 clubs — Kashima, Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol, Kyoto Sanga and Gamba Osaka — are competing in the East region. Kobe faces Port FC (Thailand) in the first round; Kashima meets Newcastle Jets (Australia).
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Suspension notice: Erison and others ruled out
On Sept. 14 the J.LEAGUE published its list of suspended players. Key entries include Erison (JEF United Chiba) serving a one‑match suspension for the J1 Round 8 fixture on Sept. 19; Takahiro Akimoto (FC Machida) suspended for the Sept. 20 fixture; and Eiji Miyamoto (Fagiano Okayama) suspended for Sept. 19. Clubs must adjust their selections accordingly.
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