Q: I think the match against Kawasaki Frontale was good, but didn't you play as you imagined in the first half against Cerezo Osaka?
A, I can feel some progress. I've gotten somewhat used to the speed of the professional level and have been allowed to play in positions where I can showcase my strengths. I've reached the point where I can play with confidence, and although there are still areas to improve, I am gradually able to play the way I want.
Q: In the match against C Osaka, it is evident from the data that you are covering a wide area from just outside the opponent's penalty area to just outside your own penalty area. Do you have that awareness within yourself as well?
Rather than consciously trying to cover a wide area, I think it happened due to the match situation, including the situation where a player was sent off. Especially in the first half, I felt the opponent was struggling to get into the rhythm of the game, so I was conscious of increasing our movement, such as pressing from the front. I think that worked well and allowed us to transition into attack.
Q: If you participate on March 12, it will be your debut at home at Ajinomoto Stadium. Have you ever played a match at Ajinomoto Stadium before?
A, no. I have never watched a match at Ajinomoto Stadium. However, I have seen Tokyo's matches many times on video, so I have a rough idea of the stadium's atmosphere.
Q: I think the atmosphere will change at home compared to the matches so far. What do you think? Will your feelings change from your debut match?
A, the previous two matches were away games, so more fans and supporters will come to watch at home, and I think many people will see my play for the first time, so I am looking forward to playing at home.
Q: In situations like a big stage or your first stage, do you tend to get nervous, or do you feel excited and engaged?
A, it's the exciting one. I really want to show my play in front of the fans and supporters who quickly gather at Ajinomoto.
Q: The opponent, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, plays a style that applies pressure from the front, which is the opposite of Tokyo's football. What kind of play is expected from Matsuki when facing such a team?
A, it is not just about receiving the ball between the lines or simply at your feet, but also about making runs into the space behind the opponent when it is open, and playing according to the situation is required.
Q: To break through the opponent's press, it seems that the number of times involved in the build-up will also increase.
A, you won't know until you actually play, but I think the number of times you get involved with the ball will increase.
Q: You were involved in the finishing scenes in both the Kawasaki and C Osaka matches. Do you feel that you are able to play with a clear image that leads directly to a goal?
A, I always play the game with the goal in mind. When I have the ball, I constantly imagine who to pass it to and where to move next. I want to enjoy the home opener and play with a mindset that works backward from the goal.
