Masato MORISHIGE
"During the match, player Higashi took the lead and encouraged us, and even after conceding a goal, the team was able to stay united and fight patiently.
I think experienced players have brought stability to the team.

(Goals in consecutive matches. Reflecting on today's Final Round goal)
"Leandro provided a great ball. I thought I was going to kick it towards the goalkeeper.
I thought that if I ran there, it would create a chance, and it was a goal that matched my image with Leandro's ball.
Being able to win with that goal is very significant.

(In the second half, it was the midfield, but what was the focus based on the first half)
"How to mark player Kiyotake in a crowded midfield, and how to capture the fluid movements of Yu OKUBO.
In the first half, we couldn't catch them well, so in the second half, we focused on organizing that and playing with the intention of calming the ball in the midfield.

(Evaluation of my performance today)
"While the second half was good, the first half was so bad that it can't be compared. I hope to continue playing aggressively like in the second half, maintaining possession of the ball and attacking the opponent's weak points."

(Message to fans and supporters)
"This season has started amidst the ongoing pandemic, but despite that, you have come to Ajinomoto and are watching from your homes. It is precisely because of this situation that I wanted to deliver a victory for Tokyo. I am happy that we were able to achieve that today."

Leandro
Cerezo Osaka is always a very good team.
That's why I always feel that matches are difficult games.
I think we were able to stay calm during the situation where we allowed a goal, so I believe it was very good that we were able to achieve a comeback victory in the end.

(Looking back at my second goal scene)
"I always practice free kicks."
I think we achieved a good result today.
I want to express my gratitude once again because Coach Morishita and the goalkeepers always work with me during practice.

(Was it the intended course?)
"I can't talk too much about tactics, but in that scene, Adailton and Abe did a great job of hiding the ball.
I think the opposing GK couldn't see it either, and I believe I was able to kick it into a good course.

(Did you feel that having Morishige as an anchor was significant?)
"In the second half, we were in a situation where we were losing, so as a team, we had to push forward."
I think the team was able to play positively because OUMARI entered as a center back and Morishige took the anchor position.
I also feel that players like Mita, Adailton, and Nagai, who came in later, raised the team's gear.

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"At the start, we were a bit stiff, and C Osaka had a tough schedule with away games just two days apart, but despite that, they were in good form in terms of results. We couldn't play our style at first, but as time went on, we gradually started to find our shape. Once Morishige moved into the anchor position, the ball began to move like it did during our good times last year, and in the second half, we had many more chances."
The two goals came from set pieces, but I believe we were able to play aggressively and move towards the goal in the second half.

(In the second half, was it as planned to have Morishige as the anchor?)
"It was one of the plans. However, it wasn't something I was necessarily set on doing."
Today, I changed my position in the midfield a little from what I had been challenging during the camp.
Although there was an impression that the start was not going well due to the short time, I think it became more stable over time.
I thought about pushing through to the end, but it wasn't necessarily all about Morishige as the anchor.

(Mori Shige scored at a crucial moment, regarding the team's trust)
"The matches against Urawa and Tokushima weren't 'intense games', so by winning today's game in this way, I believe the team will gain momentum."
In that context, Morishige showed his presence.
This season has a very tough competition for positions. It's challenging to even be among the top 18, but we are able to train well. I want to continue to improve the team's strength while competing within the team, and I also want to keep using Morishige as an anchor going forward.

(Evaluation of player Tagawa who scored the equalizer)
"I think the part where he has started to achieve results in matches this season is growth. I hope he continues to focus on results and keeps producing them."

《C Osaka - Levir CULPI Coach Press Conference Summary》
"It was a very impressive match that showed a strong will to score goals."
Unfortunately, it was a disappointing result, but I think both teams' attacking attitude was impressive.

(The reason why only three substitutes were used in the congested schedule of away matches with two days in between)
"Since the season has just started, there are difficulties in getting the team to gel, and I think that the more substitutes there are, the more the balance can be disrupted."
Of course, there are also positives, but regarding today's match, it was a substitution made with the idea that the players who were on the field could fight until the end without losing balance.

I think we were fighting well up to a certain point, but suddenly our defense fell apart from there. What do you think was the cause?
"You are right, there were parts at the end where we lacked a bit of stability.
However, the season has just started, and there are still areas where the foundation has not been established, so I would like to improve the defensive corrections over the next few matches.

(Does this mean that the team still cannot execute the coach's tactics for 90 minutes?)
"Considering that there are changes in the lineup for each match and new players joining, I think it is inevitable that there will be some instability in the first few matches after the season starts."
However, I believe that as we continue to play matches, communication will develop among the players, leading to greater stability.