Kubo faces key season as Haller lands in Japan

Kubo needs a reset after injuries

Take Kubo's last season was wrecked by injuries, and the World Cup brought more of the same (1). Your most creative attacker barely had a chance to influence the Brazil match. Real Sociedad see this coming season as the one where Kubo must recover his best form. For Japan, that matters just as much.

Haller heads to Japan

Sebastien Haller is moving to Japan this summer (2). The Ivorian striker, once Dortmund's record signing, arrives with a reputation for physical presence and intelligent hold-up play. A surprising name to land in the J.League.