<Kento HASHIMOTO>
As someone who grew up with FC Tokyo from a young age, matches against Verdy are special battles, and I believe it has always been that way. This was true in the first half of this season's league as well, where strong emotions naturally welled up. Currently, our rankings are close to Verdy's, making this a match where the desire to win is very strong no matter what.
<Motoki NAGAKURA>
For me personally, it will be my first experience if I get to play, and I am looking forward to seeing what kind of atmosphere it will be. However, I understand that this match is more important than the usual games. We fight for victory in every match, but I want this to be a game where we are even more focused on winning and the results. I will focus on playing to help the team win.
<Keita ENDO>
This is a match where only victory is demanded, and looking at the standings, we want to win here and build momentum. We are only thinking about winning, and I believe the fans and supporters feel the same way. We just need to meet those expectations. The opponent is a team strong in running ability and ball contests, so we want to be fully prepared and not fall behind. Scoring two goals in this fixture last season felt like the true start of my career at FC Tokyo. I believe the players who can enjoy the stadium atmosphere are the ones who will score goals.
＜Alexander SCHOLZ＞
I joined Tokyo and am looking forward to our first match. I have played for various clubs before, but this is my first experience facing a club that shares the same city and home stadium. In terms of preparation for the match, I feel that our team is the best prepared. This round's match feels close to the motivation of playing in a cup competition Final Round. It's not about tactics, but about the spirit.
<Leon NOZAWA>
As a team, there have been ups and downs during good and bad times, and we have not been able to deliver good results to our fans, supporters, and everyone who supports us. The next match against Verdy is a special and important game. Considering the current team situation, I believe that winning one game can help us catch a good wave, and I want to use it as a positive trigger for the future. Personally, as my playing time has increased, I feel frustrated that I have not been able to contribute to victories. I want to fulfill the role given to me with responsibility and make it a match where everyone fights facing the same direction.
