Promising Hiroshima Carp player, Kosono, has been given a disciplinary substitution following a series of on-field errors. The team management's decision comes in response to the young athlete's pronounced struggle during recent games. The measure hopes to rectify performance issues and motivate Kosono towards better play in the future.

In Japan, professional sports call for high expectations and discipline, with several instances of punitive changes for underperforming players, especially in baseball. It is generally supported by fans who see it as motivation for the player to improve. The move also rotates young players giving a chance for everyone on the team to play.

Similar to the Japanese approach, US and EU sports' management also implements disciplinary actions when athletes underperform or violate team rules. However, the communication style and public reaction may vary depending on the culture and the athlete’s stature.