The third day of camp started in warm temperatures. Koki TSUKAGAWA joined the team from last night.
Today, we worked on tactical drills from the morning practice.
In the practice of maintaining possession to avoid losing the ball to the opponent within the grid, flowing to the side to deliver a cross and finishing, we focused on how to approach the cross, the accuracy of the cross itself, and being conscious of not losing the ball during possession.
After practice, each player is supplementing their deficiencies with individual training.
The afternoon practice is a training session in game format.
Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA gives detailed instructions while everyone deepens their common understanding.
Newly joined players are actively communicating with each other while having meetings, and they are steadily beginning to adopt Tokyo's style.
Fatigue is starting to build up, but we are well prepared.
It has only just begun, but the competition within the team, such as for positions, has already started.
We will continue to work together as a team starting tomorrow.
On the third day of camp, we will deliver an interview with Seiji KIMURA.
Q: It's the third day of camp, how is your condition?
A, my condition is very good. I think my body is quite well prepared.
Q: The competition for the center-back position is fierce, isn't it?
A, everyone has experience and solid skills, and they are all good players, but I believe that if I can show the strength I have, there is still a chance. If I always play with full concentration during practice, I think an opportunity will come at some point, so I want to work hard towards that.
Q: What will you focus on during practice through this camp?
We aim to reduce simple mistakes such as inaccurate passes and traps to almost zero.
Q: I believe that physical ability and strength in one-on-one situations are my strengths.
A, I am confident in my physical abilities and know that I can compete, so I want to consistently maintain my body and conditioning to always perform at my best.
Q: I think that in terms of feelings, being called up to the national team for different age groups has helped me gain confidence.
Compared to my first and second years as a professional, my mental state has stabilized and I am able to compete better. I want to maintain this without emotional ups and downs.
Q: Which is greater for player Kimura, enjoyment or anxiety?
A, I am more excited about what’s to come than anxious.
Q: What is the biggest difference in the way you do things since returning to Tokyo midway through last season?
A, I feel that the way we value possession of the ball has changed. It's not that we didn't value it before, but I think our awareness has significantly shifted towards being more careful not to lose the ball.
Q, we have arrived at this camp while understanding the style of football that Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA seeks.
A, since there are practice matches during the camp, I think everyone shares the same desire to play as long as possible in those games. The best outcome is to secure a starting position during the camp, but even if that doesn't happen, I want to maintain good performance throughout the camp and complete it without injury.
