Japan's head coach Akira Nishino noted that some of his team's players are not in the best mental state before the match against Colombia because of the earthquake in their homeland.

On Monday in Osaka passed an earthquake, as a result of which injured more than 300 people.

"I'm concerned about the psychological state of some players, because yesterday in Osaka there was a big earthquake. They worried about their loved ones, but we will try to calm them down, "- said Nishino.

In addition, the hotel, where the team stopped, in the middle of the night accidentally triggered a fire alarm, because of what the player could not get enough sleep.

The match of the 2018 World Cup group stage between Japan and Colombia will take place on Tuesday, June 19. Beginning of the meeting at 15:00 Kyiv time.