The team took their first day off at this camp yesterday and recharged their spirits before entering the second half of the camp. The following day, they had two training sessions in the morning and afternoon after resting their bodies. They will increase their training volume to improve their condition and accelerate the penetration of tactics.
The morning started with a menu to bring out agility after training with running and tubes, and in positional games, we intensely contested the ball while increasing intensity on both offense and defense.
Finally, we conducted finishing work in front of the goal. We placed a doll to simulate the opponent and confirmed the build-up from the defense line to the goal and the finishing with all players.
After the morning practice, we conducted an interview with players Kimoto and Watanabe.
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In the afternoon practice, we conducted various passing exercises after training to improve physical condition.
We practiced connecting the ball on the side of the defense line and aiming for the opponent's back, and then scoring with a cross to improve our finishing in front of goal.
We could see players talking in detail with those in similar positions even after practice, in order to have a common understanding among everyone.
Tomorrow will be the third training match at the Okinawa camp. It's a great opportunity to test the results of our training. We will be playing against a J-League team for the first time this season.
After practice, the players, including player Nagatomo, went outside of the field and mowed the lawn to create a message that says "Bravo!!!" Thank you very much.
Nagatomo was also surprised and had the best smile. If you come to the venue, please find it from the lawn outside the stadium.
On the 11th day of camp, we interviewed player Hotaka NAKAMURA.
Q, I often stay after practice to train until the end.
Since I turned pro, I have never had a year without injuries, so getting injured is the most damaging and will also lower my performance. Therefore, this season, I really want to fight for a whole year without getting injured and I think it's something that I have to do my best to achieve.
Q, If we continue to do this in the second camp and enter the season, it seems like we can build a body that won't get injured. A, This season, we have been adjusting the way we train during the off-season in detail with the trainers, and we have been focusing on strengthening our muscles, so in that sense, our physical condition is good at this point and we are getting better. We will continue to have practice matches from now on, so I hope we can confirm and control the load while doing it.
Q, I don't think there was any hesitation in your play during the first practice match.
A, this season the coach has told me to be more attacking as a side back, and personally I have a desire to be involved in scoring and assisting, so in that sense, I am playing while being conscious of who will go for the open space. Right now, I think it's a great opportunity to check the shape and position, so I want to soak it into my body by doing more quantity than quality, and keep trying and making errors.
Q, there was a scene where Kumada scored from a cross during today's practice, how did it feel?
A, this season, crosses that go deep into the field and when I open up to the outside, I think I need to earn the trust that if I put it in Hota, it will definitely be a good cross. I also think that in order to go up one more level, I need to have my own style. If we can supply good balls, there are good players in the center, so I think all the fullbacks need to be aware and do their best. If good crosses go up, I think Kumada will score for us (laughs).
Q, What specific training did you do during the off-season?
A, I had problems with my joints and muscles around my hips, and last season I had a muscle tear, which was the cause of my injuries. This year, I had more time, so I received a lot of training menus and worked on strengthening my muscles.
Q: Do young players joining the team also provide motivation?
A, since I also became not a young player in my 26s, I feel a great sense of crisis and I cannot use my age as an excuse, so I have to do it myself. In that sense, it is important to play proactively with confidence and show that attitude to the younger players. Also, there are many things to learn from the younger players, so even in conversations, there are ways of thinking and ideas that can only come from being young, so it is stimulating and I also think that as a 26-year-old, I have to connect the top and bottom. Right now, I am having a lot of fun in terms of human relationships, and I hope to talk to more players and get to know them better.
Q: Who is the most interesting player from your senior's perspective?
There are many, but Araki is also one, and everyone, including Terayama, is truly unique and there is no one person who is the same, so there is a lot of interaction. It's fun.
