Kota Takai
BMGJapan
Right
Sep 4, 2004
21
6'4"
185 lb
CB
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Ball-Playing Centre Back
GladbachPlays with U21s
Takai (foot) participated in a U221 match on Tuesday, according to his club.
Analysis: Takai took to the field Tuesday for the first time as a Spur, with the defender earning time in a U21 match as he recovers from a foot injury. This is massive news for the defender, as he is yet to debut this campaign due to injury. He is unlikely to earn much time as a starter once fully fit, although the club will be happy to add some depth to their defensive department in the coming matches.
Trains with team
Takai (foot) trained with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota trained with the team today."
Analysis: Takai dealt with a quadriceps injury to end October and is back in training this week, speculating the defender is ready for a return. This is solid news for the defender, although it is likely a minor addition for the club, having yet to appear this campaign.
Picks up quad injury
Tokai (foot) is now out with a quadriceps injury, accoridng to manager Thomas Frank. "It's his quad."
Analysis: Tokai has been dealing with a foot injury since the start of the season but has now suffered a new injury, with the defender going down with a quadriceps injury. This is a rough development for the defender, as he has yet to appear this season due to his injury. He is yet to appear for the first team at all, seeing a bench spot once he is deemed fit.
Continues to train
Takai (foot) is still continuing to train, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota is getting better and better. He's trained with the team for 10 days, so that's promising."
Analysis: Takai returned to training around a week ago and is still working on the practice pitch, with the defender now 10 days through his training. That said, this does leave him with a potential return after the international break. However, once he is fit, a minor role is likely, probably earning a depth role.
Returns to training
Takai (foot) has begun to train again, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Kota] is progressing - he trained today with the team, so that's good."
Analysis: Takai was close to a training return last week, and that has come to fruition this week, as the defender was able to join training again Tuesday. This is great news for him, as he has yet to see his season debut this campaign. However, a return is likely still a few weeks away, probably not seeing the field until after the international break.
Close to training return
Takai (foot) is set to return to training next week, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He is very close to training with the group. I'm pretty sure he'll train with the group on Monday."
Analysis: Takai is close to a return but will miss at least one more match, with the defender set to train with the team again Monday. That said, this could prompt a return before the October international break, although that is still up in the air. Once fit, he is set to serve a minor role, likely to earn a bench spot in most cases.
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