Kanda Yume Resumes Training, Uncertain for AFC Champions League 2 Match in Kuching
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Summary
Kitchee Club (傑志) departed Hong Kong for Malaysia on Monday morning to prepare for Thursday's AFC Champions League 2 group stage match against Kuching City. Midfielder Kanda Yume (神田夢實), who has been sidelined for nearly two months due to a hamstring injury, traveled with the squad after resuming training. However, he indicated uncertainty about his availability for the match, emphasizing a gradual return to full fitness over rushing back. The 22-man squad includes key players such as Eduaurdia, Everton, Jonulo, and Chan Chun-lok, while Lin Bai-rong, Marcos Santos, and Mingazov remained in Hong Kong due to injury and suspension respectively.
Key Points
- Kitchee's 22-man squad left Hong Kong on Monday morning for Thursday's match against Kuching City in Malaysia
- Kanda Yume resumed training recently after a hamstring injury sustained on August 22 against Biu Chun Rangers
- Key players including Eduaurdia, Everton, Jonulo, and Chan Chun-lok traveled with the team
- Lin Bai-rong, Marcos Santos, and Mingazov were excluded from the squad due to injury and suspension
- The team arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at noon and will transit to Kuching
Why It Matters
Kitchee's AFC Champions League 2 campaign continues with a crucial away fixture in Kuching, where a victory would give them their first three points in Group G after drawing their opening match against FC Gangwon. Kanda Yume's potential return would bolster the midfield, but his cautious approach reflects the team's long-term strategy in what they describe as a season with many significant matches ahead .
Kitchee's AFC Champions League 2 campaign continues with a crucial away fixture in Kuching, where a victory would give them their first three points in Group G after drawing their opening match against FC Gangwon. Kanda Yume's potential return would bolster the midfield, but his cautious approach reflects the team's long-term strategy in what they describe as a season with many significant matches ahead .