On the second day of the camp, we had a welcome ceremony with the officials from Kunigami Village, and we would like to share the details of that event.
After receiving encouraging words from the mayor of Kunigami Village, the team was represented by coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA, who gave a greeting, and we received gifts from all the stakeholders.
The morning practice started after everyone finished the commemorative photo shoot.
Today marks the start of the two-a-day practice.
The players engaged in hard training, including circuit training, sprints, possession drills, and physical exercises, as well as ball-related activities, all at a high intensity.
In the afternoon, we worked on tactical drills, and training has begun to instill the style demanded by Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA into the team more than last season.
The camp has just begun. From now on, even more intense training will continue.
The players carefully stretched before practice to avoid injuries and also properly took care of themselves after practice.
Tomorrow, we will continue to form the team with two training sessions.
On the second day of camp, we conducted an interview with the newly joined Kei KOIZUMI.
Q: You participated in the announcement of the new structure, but did you feel a renewed sense of coming to Tokyo?
I met with the coaches, players, and staff in Tokyo, wearing the uniform, and I felt a sense of excitement and freshness as it finally begins.
Q: How was it to practice for the first time in front of fans and supporters at Kodaira Ground on the start date?
A, as for the start date, I believe the fans and supporters in Tokyo have been really looking forward to it, and I think they have high expectations for the team moving forward. The players will do their best to meet those expectations. I believe that by creating something beyond those expectations, we can generate even more excitement, so we, the players, want to aim for that.
Q: The camp has started, but are there any players who have become friendly within the team?
A, having players of the same age is significant, and I am being helped by them. I tend to be shy and am not the type to approach others easily, but after transferring, I can't afford to think that way. I will be 28 this year, and since there are many young players in Tokyo, I believe I will be in a mid-career position. I plan to actively engage with various players, not just in soccer. However, both much older and younger players have welcomed me, and I can only feel grateful for that, hoping that the team can come together as one.
Q: It's only the second day of camp, but how is your physical condition?
A, it has just begun, and both my personal physical condition and the team's tactics are in the stage of building a foundation for this season. There will be practice matches from now on, and I want to make sure not to waste each day.
Q: There were many scenes where we saw Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA talking right away.
The coach has talked to us about the position and what is expected, and it is very helpful that they gather new players separately from those who experienced last season to teach them in meetings.
Q: How do you perceive the style of football that the coach is seeking? I believe there were also tactical drills today.
A, I have grasped that the soccer we have been playing since last season has been developed through such practices. Since I came from a different team, there are certainly challenges, but I feel that I need to adapt as quickly as possible and, for things I don't understand, I must ask and think for myself to move forward.
Q: What kind of camp do you want to create?
A, my personal goal is to avoid injuries. This season marks my 10th year as a professional, and I am acutely aware that injuries are the worst, so that is my primary goal. I want to remember the importance of that, absorb Tokyo's football, and spend quality time with my teammates. Since the camp mostly consists of two training sessions, I hope to approach each training menu with 100% effort.
