FC Tokyo – MF Hanyu out for at least a month, MF Otake out for the season, DF Ota out for at least another month, DF Hiramatsu expecting long time off with Achilles injury. MF Kajiyama out until early August. MF Ishikawa very doubtful.

Gamba Osaka – FW Leandro is eligible to start. MF Sasaki back in training. FW Kawanishi back in easy training after broken leg. DFs Kaji and Eduardo still missing. GK Kimura out with a broken leg. Gamba Osaka – DF Nakazawa broke his leg in training July 4th, will be out for at least 3 months.

It’s three years since Tokyo got a win over Gamba but it’s pretty equal over a decade with six wins each and four draws.
Match Preview
One win and one draw (and three losses) for each team in their last five games. Both teams are hit by injuries, but Gamba may have the edge – or at least the adrenalin flowing – with the return of Leandro to their ranks… FC Tokyo (8th P16 W8 D1 L7 GD 0 Pts. 25) are just seven points off the top, but, on the other hand, also seven points away from 15th spot. They have scored seven goals less than their much lower rivals, with just 18 in their 16 games and are struggling to keep in touch with the top three place they should really be aiming for.
Gamba Osaka (16th P16 W3 D4 L9 GD -11 Pts. 13) probably started the season aiming for a top three spot, also, but, for now, would be happy with pulling away from the relegation places. Many changes, both forced, and unforced, from the top (Akira Nishino, manager, resigned) to the team have seem them struggle in the rebuilding process. A win today would go a long way to renewing confidence. A late goal conceded would not be unexpected, but has to stop! Expect a WIN for GAMBA OSAKA!