Training on 1/21
On the 10th day of the Okinawa Itoman camp, the team worked up a sweat with two training sessions, morning and afternoon. In the morning, a full team practice was held at Nishizaki Athletic Stadium, and in the afternoon, training was conducted in separate groups.
The morning practice consisted of high-intensity drills using the ball. After warming up and sprinting, training began focusing on the movement of the third player while repeatedly practicing pass & move. On the training ground, the voice of Coach Rikizo MATSUHASHI echoed, saying, "Passes must be accurate. It's not enough to be fast; slow passes are also acceptable if they have intention."
In the subsequent one-on-one practice, the number of players was increased from 2-on-1 to 3-on-2 and 4-on-3, while also widening the horizontal space accordingly to make players aware of the speed of switching between offense and defense. Finally, the morning group training was concluded with a game-style drill where a new ball was continuously supplied by the coach whenever the ball went out of bounds.
In the afternoon, each player worked on a menu tailored to them, and the training for the day ended.
"Curious about the players: Q&A"
vol.3 Teruhito NAKAGAWA
A project where we ask questions collected from OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP members for the 2026 season to the players, titled 'Curious About the Players'. This time's 'Curious About' features Teruhito NAKAGAWA, who has many routine tasks and a strong sense of commitment. We conducted a direct interview with him about the questions that caught our attention.
*Some of the questions received may have been edited or revised for formatting reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
Q. What skincare products do you use? (Handle name: Piikawa)
A. I use various products, but at the training ground, I use a range of care goods from Job's tears to Dior.
Q. Please tell us your favorite perfume. (Handle name: Takky & Momo)
A. I'll have to keep that a secret (bitter smile).
Q: I want to know how often you go to the hair salon. Your hair is always beautiful and I admire it. (Handle name: Tosahohi)
A: I dye my hair at least once a month.
Q: I heard you like cars. Could you tell us if you have any particular preferences? Also, if there are any cars you are currently interested in, please let us know. (Handle name: Kicchi)
A: My main preference when buying is the "sound" (laughs). I'd like to try driving a Tesla. Since it's an electric vehicle (EV), it definitely catches my attention.
Q. Please tell me your recommended hair oil. (Handle name: na)
A. I use various types of hair oils... The one I always use at the clubhouse is Elujuda.
Q. Is there anything you pay attention to in terms of diet? (Handle name: Muuko)
A. Broccoli (laughs). I make a conscious effort to consume dark-colored vegetables.
Q. Can FC Tokyo become a club that can win the J1 League? (Handle name: Moimoi)
A. Yes, it can. We will do our best to make that happen.
FOCUS ON - Today's Highlight -
Today's 'FOCUS ON' selected this shot taken by the official photographer. Min Gyu JANG, aiming for his fourth consecutive World Cup appearance, spares no effort in his training to reach the stage he admires from the blue and red. Last season, he saved the team multiple times with miraculous saves, and he continues to make great saves in this camp as well. Like Yuto NAGATOMO, he shows the intensity of a man chasing his dream repeatedly in daily training. The reliable guardian is still going strong.
Text by Kohei Baba (Freelance Writer)
