京都戦 プレビューインタビュー<br />
「どのようにピッチ上で振舞うか」

INTERVIEW2023.8.10

Kyoto Match Preview Interview
"What behavior will you exhibit on the pitch?"

Q, After joining Tokyo, please tell us what you have prepared and what Coach CKLAMOVSKI is asking for during this period.
A, I think it is required to be involved in both offense and defense with high intensity as a Tokyo midfielder. First of all, I was conscious of getting used to that intensity during this period. In terms of attack, I am conscious of being involved in the ball more. I am gradually getting used to the team as well. The only practice match we played against Urawa Reds was in a full court with opponents, so I think we will improve even more as we play more games.

Q, How do you want to contribute your own strengths to the team?
A, I think the characteristics of the central midfielders currently playing in Tokyo are slightly different. I think my style is to make an impact on the attacking side. While doing that, I want to play as a central midfielder who works hard for the team both in attack and defense. I want to receive the ball and connect passes to the front line, move forward, make strong tackles to win the ball on defense, and make plays that switch the team's defense. I want to get used to playing at a higher intensity as I continue to play more games.

Q, In the recent Cerezo Osaka match, I was unable to play due to contract reasons, but how did you see the 90 minutes from Harakawa player?
For Tokyo, it wasn't the ideal game, but I think it's important to win first. Even if we couldn't create a good shape as a team, I believe that the team that can win is the strong team. When we can't play the soccer we want, it's important how we behave on the pitch. Even if we look at it as just one way to win, I think it was a good game.


Q, I started my professional career after playing for Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18. Looking back, what kind of player were you at that time?
When I was enrolled in Kyoto, we were in the J2 league and it was a difficult time for the team. There were many players who were promoted from the youth team to the top team, and there were many young players on the team. It is because I have been competing with players of similar age that I have been able to continue as a professional player. I am glad that I was able to start my professional career in Kyoto. In my last season there, I started to get playing time and there were many difficult times, but looking back now, I think that such a period was necessary.

Q, Please tell us your impression of Kyoto's current playing style from the perspective of player Harakawa.
When I was with Cerezo Osaka, I had already played against them in several matches. In the first and second half, they put pressure on us with a man-to-man marking style. I think the key to winning will be to withstand that pressure and fight well during that time.