On the 7th day of the camp, practice was held in occasional heavy rain.
Takuya AOKI and Kanta DOI have joined the team, and we are just a little bit away from having all players for the 2023 season.
It has been one week since coming to the Okinawa camp, and the new players have also blended into the team, with many scenes of smiling communication during practice.
Meanwhile, in the morning practice, running, passing work, and positional games were conducted. There is a clear improvement in smoothly circulating the ball compared to last season, and we are able to move the ball quickly with fewer touches.
Despite the rain, many spectators visited the stands.
Seiji KIMURA and Taishi Brandon NOZAWA conducted an interview from noon. It will be posted on FANZONE.
Afternoon practice starts with physical conditioning training.
After finishing the training, we use half of the court and go through a menu of possession exercises, changing the number of people in each area such as the side and in front of the goal, to deepen our understanding of the soccer that Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA demands.
On the 7th day of the camp, we interviewed new player Shuhei TOKUMOTO.
Q, How was it with many media coming from Okinawa and other places since the start of the camp?
A, it's a happy thing, and I want to express myself on the pitch as soon as possible to meet those expectations.
Q: Have you ever visited Kunigami Village before?
A, This is my first time at this ground, and I have only been to Honbu Town a little south of Kunigami, so it's been about 12 years since I've been to Kunigami itself.
Q, What did you imagine before joining Tokyo?
When it comes to Tokyo, there is an absolute side back for the Japan national team, so the image of Tokyo has been a side back since I was in Ryukyu. If I listen carefully to the coach and coach's story, I think I can get closer to that existence, so I want to do it without fear.
Q, I feel like I have a good communication with the players, which I think is also a characteristic of Tokumoto. Is there anything you are conscious of?
A, I am not aware of it, but I value listening to others rather than speaking myself, and I communicate with that in mind. I always have a smile, so I think that's why I can easily fit into the team.
Q: Do you ask the coach or coaches, or do you have something you are consciously aware of?
A, I am still not fully understanding the tactics, so I actively ask questions if there is something I don't understand.
What is Q, what is being asked of player Tokumoto by the coach and team?
During practice, we are given very detailed instructions on positioning, so we need to defend that area well and also showcase our strengths.
Q, how is your physical condition?
A, it feels good and tight. I think it's a good tiredness.
Q, have you been able to improve your condition? Are you making adjustments while thinking about something?
A, I am now working hard to memorize the menu prepared by the team and make my body move.
Q, Have you also understood the soccer that Coach Albert is looking for?
A, yes, I am gradually starting to understand.
Q, yesterday's practice match was the first real game.
A, I think I was able to grasp the characteristics of each individual, so it was a really good game.
Q, what did you imagine before entering the game?
A, I was able to run while keeping in mind my positioning and not forgetting to move forward, so it was good.
Q: Did you find any challenges throughout the game?
A, I had many opportunities to show my face to the ball holder, so I want to work harder on that part and be able to run more in the future.
Q, Will there be more actual game formats in the future?
A, I want to work on expressing myself in this camp so that everyone can understand my playing style while communicating during the game. I hope to continue to work on this in the remaining practice matches.
Q, what are you aiming for through this camp?
I want to create a state of about 90 percent at the Okinawa camp and I hope to communicate with everyone and liven up the team.
Q, please tell us your goal for this season.
A, Winning. Before my own goals and assists, I want to focus on the team's victory and work hard in the upcoming matches and practices.
