MX23RW : Saturday, April 20 05:51:49| >> :120:11298:11298:

Shinji Kagawa focused on Japan's World Cup campaign

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa reveals that his priority for the summer is to perform for Japan, rather than impress new Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal.

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has insisted that he will not be using the World Cup to try to impress new Old Trafford manager Louis van Gaal.

Kagawa's future in Manchester is in doubt after the arrival of the Dutchman, but the Japan international has revealed that he will be focused on helping his national team perform in Brazil when the tournament gets underway next month.

The 25-year-old is quoted by Kyodo News as saying: "I think everyone knows that I want to do well at the World Cup, and I'm sure everyone else does too.

"But I don't want to get my priorities mixed up here - the important thing is for Japan to win at the World Cup. I'm not using the World Cup as a place to showcase myself for Van Gaal."

Kagawa made 30 appearances in all competitions for United during the last campaign.

ID:156450: cacheID:156450:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1382:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring for Japan against South Korea on August 10, 2011.
Read Next:
Agent: 'Kagawa has no plans to leave Man Utd'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!