《Shuto ABE》
"I made my debut in the recent J3 league match, and I believe the coach's evaluation led to my appearance today. It was a chasing game, but the coach encouraged me by saying, 'Go for it,' so I approached the game with that in mind."

(As the words say, bold plays were seen throughout)
"My strong points are my work rate and ability to win the ball. I think I was able to show those aspects, but I felt there were still areas where I could do better, so I realized improvement is necessary. There were more opportunities to win the ball. I feel I need to practice more."

(I wanted to score in the shooting scene)
"I received a sideways pass from Diego OLIVEIRA and took a shot. I aimed carefully, but it hit the defender, so I think I should have swung my foot more decisively."

(Watching Iniesta)
"Even if I'm told to make that play, I can't do it, but I want to aim to be a player who can take the ball from Iniesta."

(I think I also heard Abe's chant)
"That chant was created during my U-18 days. It had been four years since I last heard it, so I felt nostalgic and was happy to hear it again."

(This year, I will continue to play while wearing two hats)
"When I come to Tokyo, I want to maximize the play I can show, and then be able to give back to my university when I return."

(Was there any nervousness in the J1 debut?)
"I personally am not the type to get nervous, and I was able to enter the pitch smoothly."

(Has the journey so far gone as expected, or has it been faster?)
"I never thought I would make my J1 debut at this timing, but I was always prepared to play whenever the opportunity arose."

《Kiichi YAJIMA》
(It was my first start in the J1 League match)
"I entered the match thinking I had to make the most of this opportunity, but I couldn't score, so I'm really frustrated."

(What kind of play did you focus on?)
"I think the main thing I was expected to do was to be a starting point in the front line. However, what was most expected of me was to score goals. It was really just a matter of a little more effort."

(Regarding the collaboration with Diego OLIVEIRA)
"Since we had a preparation period, we were able to communicate closely."
I played while thinking about what kind of play could bring out the characteristics of Diego OLIVEIRA.
It would have been great if we could have scored a point together. Rather than good play, I really wanted the result, so I'm truly frustrated.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
Today's match was one that attracted attention for various reasons. I spoke to the players and emphasized that today's match is very important, so we need to fight hard. At the start, we observed the situation, and then we fought aggressively from the middle. There were many scenes where we could have scored afterward. Not being able to convert the chances in the first half affected the goals conceded in the second half. We should have been a bit more aggressive at the start, but we also failed to attack the ball at the beginning of the second half and ended up conceding.
They continued to show plays that threatened the opponent's goal. I want to switch gears and prepare for the next Levain Cup.

(Kubo and Nagai were not present. What were the things that could and could not be done in that situation?)
"What we could do was create many chances even without them.
If the number of shots is 10 or less, there may be a problem with the attack, but the official record shows 12 shots. They were able to create scoring opportunities. However, the inability to score is an issue. There is no need to be discouraged by today's result, so we just have to keep going.

(The opposing coach mentioned that Tokyo's strengths are quick attacks and set plays, and they were unable to break through when Kobe tightened their defense)
"Since we lost, I can't say much. I have no rebuttal to that."
It is important to achieve results in the next match. Both teams had chances, but we were unable to convert our opportunities in this match. I believe the styles of soccer are different, so the way to create scoring chances varies, and there is no specific style of soccer that must be followed in football. We want to continue playing our style of soccer from now on.

(What about the use and evaluation of player Abe?)
"He did well. In the latter stages of the match, when the players were tired, we needed to win back the opponent's ball. He can also be involved in plays up front, so I used him with the expectation of his mobility."

《Kobe - Thorsten FINK Coach Press Conference Summary》
"First of all, I would like to thank everyone at the club. We were able to work smoothly up to this point, which led to this result."
We aimed for an attacking style of football and prioritized possession play in the first half. However, that led to us being countered by the opponent.
I think the opponent's coach couldn't predict how we would play or what formation we would use. We decided to place Wellington behind Villa. He can hold the ball, so when Tokyo pressed, we could play a long ball to Wellington and take advantage of the space behind.
Today's match was unpredictable, but we secured the victory. Iniesta was the key player.
Not only did he show his quality as a leader, but it was also not planned for him to play the full 90 minutes. However, I believe the reason for his extended playing time was due to his character and determination. When he took a defensive position, he did not give the opponent any chances.
Today's victory was achieved by the entire team, not just one player.
Difficult matches are ahead.
Tokyo is truly a strong team. They have both speed and skill. I respect the opposing coach. That's why I believe today's victory is valuable.
I am grateful for today's stadium and this atmosphere.