Tomiyasu on trial at Crystal Palace

Takehiro Tomiyasu, who played for Arsenal before being hampered by serious knee problems over the past two seasons, is currently without a team since June. The 27-year-old Japanese defender, who appeared in four matches for Japan at the World Cup, is now on trial with Crystal Palace to assess his condition and fitness level.

The trial comes as Tomiyasu looks to rebuild his career after limited playing time due to injuries, having accumulated just 184 minutes of action for Japan during the World Cup. grenadier.co.za