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?
Yes, I feel a sense of achievement. I have gotten used to the professional speed to some extent and I am being allowed to play in a position where I can showcase my characteristics. I have reached a point where I can play with confidence, so while there are still areas for improvement, I am starting to play as I wish.
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 being conscious of covering widely, I think it happened due to the situation of the match, including the fact that there were players sent off. Especially in the first half, I felt that the opponent was struggling to get into the rhythm of the game, so I was aware of increasing our movement, such as pressing from the front. I believe that this worked out 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, not really. I have never watched a match at Ajinomoto Stadium. However, I have seen Tokyo's matches on video many times, so I somewhat understand the atmosphere of the stadium.
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 exciting. I really want to show my play in front of the fans and supporters who have gathered 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?
I believe that it's important to not only receive the ball at your feet or between the lines, but also to make runs behind the opponent when there is space, adapting your play to the situation.
Q: To break through the opponent's press, it seems that the number of times involved in the build-up will also increase.
A, I can't say for sure without actually playing, but I think the number of times I will be 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 imagine the goal while playing the match. When I have the ball, I constantly envision who to pass it to and where to move next. I want to enjoy the home opener and play with a strategy that works backward from the goal.
