Q, please review the Kashiwa game.
During the attack, I played with the awareness of picking up second balls near Diego, but I couldn't get involved with the ball well in the first half. In the second half, I was able to increase the time spent playing soccer in the opponent's half, but I think the fact that we couldn't score is a challenge.
Q. I believe you are aiming to play a more attacking style of football than last season, but has what is required changed?
I believe that compared to last season, there is a greater demand for intensity and momentum in our play. While it is important to consider the balance of positions, I personally thought that in the last match, it was better to push into the opponent's territory rather than just passing the ball around in the back. In the match against Kashiwa, I continued to focus on playing aggressively in the opponent's half. Moving forward, I hope to adapt our approach based on the flow of the game and who is on the field.
Q: You started on the bench in the opening match and played as a starting member in the match against Kashiwa. What do you want to focus on in the match against Kyoto?
A, Matsuki is not available due to national team duties, and Abe is also injured, so whether I can seize this opportunity or not is my own issue. I believe that players who are focused on results and can lead the team to victory will be on the pitch, and I want to play with the awareness of playing for the team.
Q: Do you want to be involved in scoring?
A, I think the score is the most visible result. If I continue to deliver results, I believe others will see me as a player who can produce results, and I can become a threat to my opponents as well. I want to strongly focus on that.
Q: After scoring two goals last season, I seized the opportunity to be in the starting lineup.
I think it's very attractive to be able to score as an inside half. It adds a lot of value to the team, and even if it's not as a starter but as a substitute, the opponent will recognize you as a troublesome presence, and I want to give that impression.
Q: Did the team have a pattern prepared for the scoring scene?
A, Nakamura made a great throw, and I was able to break free when the opponent became a ball watcher. Watanabe did a great job of blocking, and the ball was passed to Adailton, allowing us to score. I want to thank Nakamura.
Q: What is the secret to being able to showcase your good plays instantly?
I think it's important to consider how much we think about connecting to the goal. I am always watching Diego TABA and thinking about how to directly connect to the goal.
Q: I think Tsukagawa has a strong heading ability.
A, it is also one of my strengths. During my time in J2, I was able to score with headers. I believe that a player with my physique jumping in from the second line is something the opponent dislikes the most. I am always aiming for that, and since it is one of my strengths, I want to keep aiming for it.
Q: The Levain Cup is starting soon, and the number of matches is increasing.
A, I am a player who focuses on the match in front of me. I can't think about the future or the past, so I want to achieve results in the current match and fight for the team.
Q: After the match, the coach mentioned that all the players who returned to the locker room looked regretful.
A, in the situation where we were one player down towards the end, I think normally we would have pulled back considering the balance, but everyone was pushing forward to score. When you are one player down, there is a tendency to hold back. However, this season, we are aiming for the championship, and we have players capable of achieving that. In that sense, the fact that we could unify our attitude to go for goals even when down a player is a very positive aspect. I believe the mentality of scoring and winning even with ten players is important. We are heading in a very good direction, and the competition within the team has intensified compared to last season. I think everyone's hunger is directed in a very positive way.
