Q: The camp is nearing its end, how is your condition?
A, I am quite tired, but my condition is improving, so I want to keep getting better from here.
Q: How do you feel about the new style?
A, as the level of completion improves, I think it will become soccer that is enjoyable both to play and to watch. Although it is difficult, I am able to absorb various things from practice every day, so I want to continue.
Q, how would you express the new style in words?
I think it is close to the style of football played by Manchester City overseas. It is a playing style where we firmly control the ball and continue to dominate the match for 90 minutes.
Q: Is the penetration progressing?
A, compared to the first day, the accuracy has gradually improved during this camp, so if we continue this, the level of completion will also increase. However, the accuracy is still insufficient, so we must keep making efforts every day.
Q: In what aspects do you want to showcase Konno's characteristics within the team's tactics?
A, build up firmly from the back and connect, with the players on both wings basically positioned wide to initiate attacks. This is the fundamental expectation, so in that aspect, I believe I can make use of my strength in dribbling.
Q: There were many scenes of cut-ins even in the practice matches.
A, yes. It is also a play I am good at, and I believe it is expected of me, so I want to connect it to assists and goals from there.
Q: The season starts right after the camp ends.
A, my condition is not yet at 100%, so I want to gradually improve it. Also, since I have accumulated some fatigue, I want to take good care of myself to avoid injuries. My biggest strength is my play on the sides, so I will work on improving my agility and ball touch precision.
Everyone is quite tired (laughs), so I want to take a good rest after the camp and switch gears to prepare for the season opener.
