Departing from Kodaira Ground early in the morning, from Haneda Airport to Naha Airport. Tokyo will start the camp from the second day of the start.
The players were shaken by a 2 and a half hour bus ride from Naha City and moved to Kunigami Village. They were welcomed by many accommodation staff members and entered the rooms where they would spend about 2 weeks.
I arrived and immediately put on my new training wear, and then went to practice in the afternoon.
The players are able to practice with good expressions.
Today, we moved our bodies with a light menu, taking into consideration the fatigue from traveling.
From tomorrow, full-fledged training for the second division will begin. From here until the start of the season, the entire team will work hard in training and come together as one group.
We interviewed player Yasuki KIMOTO on the first day of camp.
Q, What did you focus on during the first day of training camp?
A, I also had to move, so I focused on getting my body up and preparing myself to be in good condition for tomorrow's practice.
Q, How is the team atmosphere?
A, it has been a really good atmosphere since last season, and I think everyone, including new players and young players, is able to train in one direction.
Q, Have the new players been able to fit in with the team?
A, many of the players who have transferred here are of a similar age and have a wealth of experience, so I think they have been able to smoothly integrate into the team. There are also many young players in the team, but I believe they have been able to blend in well.
Q, Who is leading the excitement?
A, Honestly, there are no players who were able to liven up the last season, but even without those players, we are able to work in a good atmosphere without a lot of cheering voices.
Q, I changed my uniform number to 4 from this season.
A, I did not say that I wanted to change my jersey number myself, but the strengthening department suggested that I wear the single-digit number 4. I think they evaluated my performance throughout the season and gave me the single-digit jersey number. However, playing soccer is not just about the jersey number, and it does not necessarily improve my skills. But wearing a single-digit jersey number has made me feel a stronger sense of responsibility towards the team, and I want to express that and lead the team throughout this year.
Q, the competition for center back is also becoming fierce.
A, there is no promised position, and there are many good players, including young players, especially at center back. In that sense, if anyone can continue to be in a good state for a year, it will naturally lead to personal growth and also contribute to the team's results. So, I want to constantly appeal with everyone in a good way so that the coach will always be confused about who to put out. I also want to win my position by showing my strengths without losing.
Q, I think that the build-up from Kimoto's center back will be important in the soccer that Coach Albert is looking for.
A, the required football is to hold the ball firmly from the back and take care of it, so I have many opportunities to pass and I think there will be many situations like that this season as well, following last season. There were also some parts that I struggled with last year because the opponent analyzed us, so if we can connect firmly no matter what the situation is, the players in the front line can play easily and I think it will lead to good attacks, so I want to level up firmly.
