On the third day of the camp, we started with warm temperatures. Koki TSUKAGAWA joined the team last night.
Today, we worked on tactical training from the morning practice.
In the possession exercise, we focused on not losing the ball from the opponent in the grid, passing it to the side and crossing the ball to finish. We were conscious of how to approach the cross ball, the accuracy of the cross ball itself, and not losing the ball in possession.
After practice, each player is supplementing their lacking areas through individual training.
Afternoon practice is training in game format.
Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA will give detailed instructions while deepening the common understanding with everyone.
Newly joined players are also actively communicating with each other through meetings, and are steadily learning Tokyo's style.
Fatigue is starting to build up, but I am well prepared.
The season has just begun, but the competition within the team, such as for positions, has already started.
We will continue to work together as a team from tomorrow.
On the third day of the camp, we bring you an interview with Seiji KIMURA.
Q, how is the condition on the third day of the camp?
A, the condition is very good. I think my body is pretty well prepared.
Q, the center back position is fiercely contested, isn't it?
A, everyone has experience and solid skills, and they are all good players, but I don't think there is no chance if I can use my own strength. If I always play with concentration from practice, I think there will be a chance somewhere, so I want to work hard towards that.
Q, What will you focus on during this camp in your training?
A, I am trying to minimize simple mistakes such as passing and trapping errors as much as possible.
Q, I think physical ability and interpersonal strength are my strengths.
A, I have confidence in my physical abilities and know that they will work, so I want to continue to build my body and adjust my conditioning to be able to always perform at my maximum strength.
Q, I have also been called up to the representative team for my age group and I feel that my confidence is growing.
A, in my first and second year as a professional, my mental state has become more stable and I am able to compete. I want to continue without any emotional ups and downs.
Q, Which is bigger for player Kimura, fun or anxiety?
A, I am more excited about the future than worried.
Q, What is the most different way you have returned to Tokyo in the middle of last season?
A, I feel that the aspect of valuing the ball has changed. It's not that we didn't value it before, but I think we have become much more conscious of not losing the ball and being more careful with it.
Q, We have welcomed this camp while understanding the soccer that Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA is looking for.
During the camp, there are practice matches, so I think everyone has the same goal of playing as long as possible. It would be best to take the starting position during the camp, but even if that is not possible, I want to continue to perform well throughout the camp and finish without any injuries.
