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Niigata set to field holding midfielder at left back in Levain Cup

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J2 side Albirex Niigata prepare for their Levain Cup match against Matsumoto on the 29th, with reports suggesting MF Arai, a holding midfielder by trade, is likely to start at left back. The unusual positional switch is drawing attention as Niigata manage their squad options for the cup tie.

Why now: Fans are following team news ahead of Niigata's Levain Cup match against Matsumoto.

Albirex NiigataMatsumoto YamagaJ.League Levain CupArai

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