Q: The camp is nearing its end, how is your condition?
A, I am quite tired, but my condition is improving, so I want to continue to raise it further from here.
Q: How do you feel about the new style?
A, I believe that as our level of completion improves, the soccer will become enjoyable both to play and to watch. It's difficult, but I am able to absorb various things from practice every day, so I want to continue.
Q, how would you express the new style in words?
I think it's similar to the style of football that Manchester City plays overseas. It's a playing style where we firmly control the ball and dominate the match for 90 minutes.
Q: Is the penetration progressing?
Compared to the first day, the accuracy is gradually improving in this camp, so if we continue this way, the level of completion will also increase. However, the accuracy is still insufficient, so we must continue to put in effort every day.
Q: In what aspects do you want to showcase Konno's characteristics within the team's tactics?
A, we are required to build up solidly from the back, with the wide players primarily staying on the sides and making plays. In that regard, I believe I can utilize my strength in dribbling.
Q: There were many scenes of cut-ins even in the practice matches.
A, that's right. It's also one of my strengths, and I believe it's what is being asked of me, so I want to connect that to assists and goals.
Q: The season starts right after the camp ends.
A, I am not yet at 100% condition, so I want to gradually improve. Also, since I have accumulated some fatigue, I want to take care of myself to avoid injuries. My biggest characteristic is my ability to make plays from the side, so I will work on improving my agility and ball touch precision.
Everyone is quite tired (laughs), so I want to rest properly after the camp and switch gears to prepare for the opening.
