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'I feel happy every time I play' - Western Sydney's Jumpei relishing A-League challenge

The Japanese winger considers Wanderers fans "shy" away from the stadium and would like to extend his stay at the A-League club

Jumpei Kusukami has a message for any Western Sydney Wanderers fans frustrated with his performances in his maiden A-League campaign - the best is yet to come.

Four months after his A-League debut in the Wanderers' 4-0 derby loss to Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium, Jumpei believes he is getting used to Australian football and what Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic expects of him.

The 29-year-old has at times been the personification of the Red-and-Black's attacking woes this season, with the Japanese winger's impressive build-up play providing a stark contrast to a perceived lack of cutting edge.