"Takumi NAKAMURA"
(Started two consecutive games, but looking back on today's game again)
"I was able to pass through the opponent's legs as planned in the opening scene."
"It was actually a cross ball aimed at player Hara, but it hit the opposing DF and went into the goal, so I think it turned out well."

(Regarding the pace distribution during consecutive games)
"Rather than saving energy from the beginning and playing, I am playing with the mindset that if I become unable to move in the middle, it cannot be helped."

(Although it was a defeat in a comeback as a team)
"I think we have to focus on the results on the J1 stage."
We took the lead, but allowed the opponent to score 2 points and were reversed.
"I think I need to reflect on myself as an individual, and I want to build on today's result for the next one."

"Ryoya OGAWA"
(The match was played two days after the previous round.)
"I think there are some tough aspects in terms of physical fitness, but the opponent is in the same situation."
"We must continue to play as usual under the same conditions."

(Especially in the second half, the game turned into a situation where we allowed a comeback)
"From the middle of the second half, we lost many battles for the ball and that's where we fell behind."
As a result, the team feels that they are being pushed more often.
"We have a game against G Osaka in the next two days, and we want to continue fighting for 90 minutes in every aspect of the game and grab a victory."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"Looking back at the game in general, Kashima was superior in the basic aspects, ball control, second balls, and loose ball battles."
In the middle of the first half, we took the lead and scored the first goal. The start of the second half was not bad, but as time went on, the young players seemed to slow down. The substitute players also couldn't give the team energy, and as a whole, today's performance was not good.

(The team made significant changes to the lineup from the previous match due to consecutive games. The plan was to play conservatively in the first half and go for the win in the second half.)
"I chose to start the same lineup as the previous match because they were able to activate our attack when they came on as substitutes. I expected them to be in good condition. Their movement was not bad and I think they played aggressively until the beginning of the second half."

(Evaluation of Haru player who became the first starter in J1)
"I was excited to see how far I could go as a starter for the first time."
As the game progresses, you will be able to make good plays and if you can perform well throughout the game even as a starter, you will become a "full-fledged" player.
I think he is a player who can do more when the opponent is energetic.
Today, I wasn't able to show my best play as expected, but I hope to use this experience to achieve better results next time.

(What are your thoughts on playing with a shuffled lineup like today?)
"Since we didn't get the result we wanted, I take responsibility as the coach."

"Kashima ZAGO Coach Press Conference Summary"
"I used players in the freshest possible condition. I think they functioned well in that aspect."
The players were asked to show a good balance of play and decision-making against a tough opponent, and they executed it well.
I think we were able to score in the first half and play with a little more ease, but we still need to express what we demanded and I think it showed in the score. We didn't give up until the end.

(Please tell us the significance of winning the first game without player Atsuto Uchida)
"Both players, staff, club, and supporters all love Uchida very much."
It is an unchanging fact, and for myself, it is painful to see players retire.
I was surprised when Uchida, who is still young, retired. He left us with the words that we must continue to win and remain strong. The remaining people must continue to do it, and just because he retired doesn't mean he is a stranger or someone we don't know.
He has a history with this club. He brought titles, played for the Japan national team, and also played in Europe.
We must not betray the words left by those who have achieved such accomplishments.
However, we have to move forward without him. We have no choice but to keep winning. I think we did it with that mindset. Perhaps the players also had the feeling of dedicating today's victory to him.