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The new head coach of the Japanese national team, Alberto Zaccheroni, was unexpectedly appointed.
The experienced strategist stood at the helm of Turin's Juventus in the second half of the last season, replacing Ciro Ferrara, but was left without a job again in the summer.
The 57-year-old specialist, known for his tactical formation with three defenders, became the sixth foreign coach of the Land of the Rising Sun team.
However, Zaccheroni will not yet lead the team in friendly matches against Paraguay and Guatemala due to visa issues.
