Zaccheroni job not under threat despite poor form - JFA


Japan's coach Alberto Zaccheroni reacts during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

(Reuters) - Alberto Zaccheroni's job as Japan coach is not under threat ahead of next year's World Cup in Brazil despite the Asian champions' recent insipid performances, the country's football association said on Thursday.

In June, the Blue Samurai became the first team to qualify for the finals but the Italian's position has come under the scrutiny after Japan lost their last two international friendlies in Eastern Europe.

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