Yukinari Sugawara
BremenRB
Overlapping Full Back
Jun 28, 2000 (25)
Right
5'10"
152 lb
Starts on right flank
Sugawara registered one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Sweden.
Analysis: Sugawara would earn the start Thursday for the group stage as Ritsu Doan moved to a more attacking role, leaving the right flank open for taking. He would earn a shot on net and a few crosses, but was more helpful in the defense with his two tackles won and nine clearances. If Japan continues with Doan in an advanced role, Sugawara could see more time, although he is more likely to return to a bench role as he did in their opening two games.
Suspension served
Sugawara has served his one-match suspension and is no longer suspended.
Analysis: Sugawara had been sent off in the fifth minute of last Saturday's loss to Hoffenheim, effectively ending his domestic season prematurely. The Japanese international will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer before returning to Southampton ahead of the 2026/27 season. Sugawara ends the season with six assists, 20 chances created and 73 crosses across 31 Bundesliga appearances while on loan from Southampton.
Sent off Saturday
Sugawara was shown a red card in the fifth minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Analysis: Sugawara would start Saturday's match in a bad way, earning a red card just five minutes in that would leave his club a man down most of the contest. Unfortunately, this will end the defender's season, as they only have one match to play left. He has been a starter pretty much all season, so a change will be made, with Felix Agu potentially pushed back into the defense.
Assists in two straight
Sugawara had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and blocking two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.
Analysis: Sugawara set up Jens Stage in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Bremen in blocks. The wing-back has an assist in back to back starts while combining for two chances created, two crosses and five tackles over his last three appearances.
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