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Plays with U21s Takai (foot) participated in a U221 match on Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Takai took to the field Tuesday for the first time as a Spur, with the defender earning time in a U21 match as he recovers from a foot injury. This is massive news for the defender, as he is yet to debut this campaign due to injury. He is unlikely to earn much time as a starter once fully fit, although the club will be happy to add some depth to their defensive department in the coming matches.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Takai (foot) trained with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota trained with the team today."

Impact Takai dealt with a quadriceps injury to end October and is back in training this week, speculating the defender is ready for a return. This is solid news for the defender, although it is likely a minor addition for the club, having yet to appear this campaign.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up quad injury Tokai (foot) is now out with a quadriceps injury, accoridng to manager Thomas Frank. "It's his quad."

Impact Tokai has been dealing with a foot injury since the start of the season but has now suffered a new injury, with the defender going down with a quadriceps injury. This is a rough development for the defender, as he has yet to appear this season due to his injury. He is yet to appear for the first team at all, seeing a bench spot once he is deemed fit.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to train Takai (foot) is still continuing to train, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota is getting better and better. He's trained with the team for 10 days, so that's promising."

Impact Takai returned to training around a week ago and is still working on the practice pitch, with the defender now 10 days through his training. That said, this does leave him with a potential return after the international break. However, once he is fit, a minor role is likely, probably earning a depth role.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Takai (foot) has begun to train again, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Kota] is progressing - he trained today with the team, so that's good."

Impact Takai was close to a training return last week, and that has come to fruition this week, as the defender was able to join training again Tuesday. This is great news for him, as he has yet to see his season debut this campaign. However, a return is likely still a few weeks away, probably not seeing the field until after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Close to training return Takai (foot) is set to return to training next week, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He is very close to training with the group. I'm pretty sure he'll train with the group on...

Impact Takai is close to a return but will miss at least one more match, with the defender set to train with the team again Monday. That said, this could prompt a return before the October international break, although that is still up in the air. Once fit, he is set to serve a minor role, likely to earn a bench spot in most cases.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers plantar fascia injury Takai is suffering from a plantar fascia injury and will be out for weeks, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference. "Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately we don't...

Impact Takai arrived at Tottenham earlier this month from his native Japan but is starting his Spurs journey with an injury, as he is suffering from a plantar fascia issue. His timeline for return remains unclear, but he will likely miss weeks according to new coach Thomas Franck. That said, the young defender is expected to be a bench option for Spurs in his first season, so his absence will not impact the starting squad.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mandava joins Sunderland after leaving Atletico as Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai

Former Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava has joined Premier League newcomer Sunderland

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Joins Spurs Takai has completed a transfer to Tottenham from Kawasaki Frontale, according to his new club.

Impact Takai is seeing a new club this offseason as he leaves Japan for England, having been sent to Tottenham on a deal until 2030. The defender joins after appearing in 22 games in the Japanese J1 League, a decent season for the defender. At the age of 20, he will have some work to do before he sees any regular time for the club, probably not seeing a major role in his first season with the club.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE