Q, please review the Kashiwa game.
A, when attacking, I played while being conscious of picking up second balls near Diego, but in the first half, I couldn't get involved with the ball well. In the second half, we were able to play more soccer on the opponent's court, but I think not being able to score was a challenge.
Q. Do you think the team is aiming to play a more aggressive style of soccer than last season, and have the expectations changed?
A, I think that there is a demand for more forward momentum and intensity in play than last season. While it is important to consider the balance of positions, I personally thought that it was better to push into the opponent's territory rather than pass the ball around in the back in the previous match. In the Kashiwa match, we continued to be conscious of playing in the opponent's territory. In the future, I hope to be able to change things up depending on the flow of the game and who is playing.
Q, the opening game started from the bench and the Kashiwa game was played as a starting member. What do you want to focus on in the Kyoto game?
A, without Matsuki participating in national team activities and Abe being injured, I think it's up to me whether I can seize this opportunity or not. I believe that a player who can focus on winning and contribute to the team will be able to play on the pitch, and I want to play with the team in mind.
Q: Do you want to be involved in scoring?
I think it's the result that looks like the first goal. If you continue to produce results, you will be seen as a player who can produce results from those around you, and you can become a threat to your opponents. I want to strongly focus on that.
Q, I grabbed the chance to start after scoring 2 goals last season.
A, being able to score as an inside half is a very attractive thing. It will be a big plus for the team, and even if it's not a starting appearance, I think the opponent will recognize it as an unpleasant presence and I want to give that impression.
Q, did you have a prepared pattern for scoring scenes as a team?
A, Nakamura made a good throw and we were able to break away when the opponent became a ball watcher. Watanabe did a good job of blocking and Adailton was able to score. I want to thank Nakamura.
Q, What is the secret to being able to make good plays in an instant?
I think it's important to think about how to connect to the goal. I'm always watching Diego TABA and thinking about how to directly connect to the goal.
Q, I think Tsukagawa has strength in heading as well.
A, which is also my strength. Even in J2, I can score with headers. I think it's the most annoying for opponents when a player with my physique jumps in from the second row. I always aim for that and it's also my strength, so I want to always aim for it.
Q, The Levain Cup will also start from now on, and the number of games will increase.
A, I am a player who is dedicated to the game in front of me. I cannot think about the future, so I want to fight for the team by producing results in the game in front of me.
Q, after the match, the coach talked about how all the players who returned to the locker room seemed to be disappointed.
A, In the scene where one person is missing towards the end, I think it's normal to pull back and consider balance, but everyone was going forward to score. When one person is missing, there is a tendency to be defensive. However, this season, we have set our sights on winning and we have a team of players who can make that happen. In that sense, I think it's very positive that we were able to unify our attitude of going for goals even when we were one person short. Having the mentality to score and win even with 10 players is important. We are heading in a really good direction and the competition within the team has become more intense than last season. I think everyone's hunger is pointing in a really good direction.
