Shunsuke Nakamura: "Marking him like hogs isn't the only way to pressure him. We will discuss how. For now, I'd rather say, 'Let us not be afraid.Celtic Star Targets Viduka To Be 'Marked Like A Hog'!
Shunsuke Nakamura: "Marking him like hogs isn't the only way to pressure him. We will discuss how. For now, I'd rather say, 'Let us not be afraid."Japan's three backs held back so deep against Viduka. We retreated no matter what and we were in danger very near the goal. We should have pushed up.
"They have the same key players here. It's no good to repeat the same mistake.
Nakamura's midfield buddy Yasuhito Endo: "They basically attacked with Viduka keeping the ball and others coming up in the group matches. This image has not greatly changed since last year.
"We are inferior physically. So we need to work harder and pass the ball around better.
"We have lost one goal each game. We lacked concentration against Vietnam and Qatar as we gave up goals on set plays. We are determined not to yield a goal in the next game."
Despite boasting 15 World Cup veterans including Viduka, Harry Kewell, Cahill and Aloisi, the Socceroos barely made the last eight in the Asian Cup (a competition they were favourites to win) after drawing 1-1 with Oman, losing to Iraq 3-1 before whipping Thailand 4-0.
The 31-year-old Viduka has suggested he will retire after the Asian Cup.