The preparation for the 2024 season's pre-season has also entered the second camp, and today the Okinawa-Itoman camp has started.
The Nishizaki Sports Park Athletic Stadium, the campsite, was blessed with clear weather and was surrounded by warm Okinawan air.
Tomorrow will be completely closed, the day after tomorrow's activities will be off, and the only open training will be today. However, many fans and supporters, as well as local residents, came to the stands and gave the team and players passionate support.
At the beginning of the practice, we held a welcome ceremony and received words of encouragement and a commemorative gift from the Mayor of Itoman, Toma Mame.
Continuing the second camp, we focus on training to improve each player's ball feeling. Matching the quality and speed of passes, as well as the awareness of the passer and receiver, will enhance game control during matches.
At the end of the training, we placed each position and shared the process of aiming for the goal. We confirmed many variations such as breaking through the center, crosses from the side, and building up from the back line.
After practice, we interviewed number 9 player Diego OLIVEIRA.
Q, today marks the start of the Okinawa-Itoman camp.
A, the condition is very good and in good shape. Not only for me, but I also feel that the overall atmosphere and condition of the team is good. There is still some time until the start of the league, so I want to continue to improve from here without being satisfied with the current situation. We will aim to reach the best performance condition.
Q, Last season, I scored a career-high of 15 goals in the league. I think the expectations from those around me will be even higher this season.
A, I feel pressure and expectations on me in various ways. However, if I can play as usual and keep a calm mind throughout the season, I believe that good results will follow.
Q: The camp is also coming to an end. How will you combine with your teammates from here?
A, We want to be conscious of the cooperation between existing players and new players. With the addition of high-quality players, we want to deepen our cooperation not only during the camp period, but also during the practice matches and training sessions leading up to the start of the league, and we hope to start the league in a good condition.
