"Shuto ABE"
(The ball moved well in the second half, but how did it change from the first half?)
"We didn't start well in the first half, so at halftime we talked about focusing and getting a good start in the second half. We were able to play in the opponent's territory by taking a high position as a team to push back. With the ball gathering in a high position, we were able to move the ball even further. I think that was the improvement in the second half."

(Scenes of moving the ball in the opponent's area are becoming more common, but the feeling is)
"We often practice attacking in practice. Scenes that we can do in practice will come out in the game, so even though we didn't score today, I think we were able to create some close scenes a few times."

(How do you perceive your role as the opponent of the defensive midfielder changes?)
"My role doesn't change, but I am conscious of balancing with the other defensive midfielder. Today, I played while keeping in mind that Kashiwa's Cristiano was still there."

(How do you think about the factors that were not good as a whole?)
"I don't know the exact cause, but I think everyone felt that the start was loose. It was a goal that was conceded in that situation, so it was a goal that made us feel down."
"But in order to make a comeback from there, someone's encouragement or message is necessary. Since the overall impression was quiet, I have to show leadership to raise my morale."

(It seems that the condition is improving)
"I think there is a part of the role of the defensive midfielder to make decisive passes and carefully connect the ball. I am gradually becoming able to do that. It is the result of practice, and I want to continue to work on it and lead the team more consciously."

(Is it technological progress or just ease?)
I think the timing to look around has improved.
I think that there is more room for watching and timing to improve.

"Junya SUZUKI"
(It was my first time at Ajinomoto Stadium.)
"I was happy to be able to play at a stadium with home fans and supporters. Since I joined, I've always been playing away games, so I'm glad to finally wear the blue and red uniform and play at this stadium. It feels like I've finally become a part of the team."

(The first half did not turn out to be as exciting as expected.)
"It's not like someone was slacking off or being lazy, but I felt like our start was slow and we lacked some momentum."

(It may be difficult to create scenes attacking from the right side)
"I wanted to be more aggressive, but we had to defend for a long time and there were many situations where we were outnumbered. In those situations, it was necessary to take risks and attack, but we were too focused on defense."

(There were also system mismatches)
"There were times when we couldn't put pressure on the players who were wide on the other team."
"We often struggled to keep up and were easily overwhelmed, leading to the opponent gaining an advantage."

(How did you plan to break down the opponent?)
"The center was solid, but there were many opportunities behind the opponent's 3-back, especially on the left, so it would have been better if we could have shared more about how to break them down as a team."

(The second half seemed to have improved)
"I feel that the characteristics of the players changed due to player substitutions, and we were able to push forward with runs behind the defense in the second half."

(How does Nagatomo feel about joining?)
"There are players I looked up to when I was on the national team. I want to learn and steal as much as I can from them, but now we are rivals. I hope to continue to surpass them by firmly showing my own strengths."

"Tokyo - Manager Masaru HASEGAWA Press Conference Summary"
"I feel very sorry for the fans and supporters who watched from Ajinomoto and DAZN, as we played a game that felt like indigestion."
Finally back home, the club was also excited and the fans and supporters were looking forward to it. However, we were not able to give our full strength today. It is the responsibility of the coach that we were not able to give our full strength, but if we had fought with the strong desire to recover from our teammates' mistakes, we could have scored a goal in this match.
In the second half, there were chances, but in the end, we lacked the determination to score. I apologize for talking only about our mindset, but that is what will determine whether we can hit the frame in the last few meters or centimeters.
I feel that if we play with the mindset that we will recover, both the starting members and the players who come on as substitutes, we could have recovered.
"I want to continue seeking results with even more passion so that we don't have to repeat this kind of game again."

(The second half could have seen some goals, but how did we improve?)
"In the first half, our reaction was poor. Our defense line was not well controlled and we were unable to make small adjustments. Our front line was also slow in preparing for attacks after winning the ball, and overall our reaction to the next play was not good in the first half."
In the second half, we were not able to manage those aspects and the opponent's shadow players well, so I substituted Aoki. Aoki is very good at those aspects, and I think he was able to push forward from the midfield and have more time to steal the ball and control it in a high position."

(In terms of mental aspect, there are also high expectations for player Nagatomo)
"I feel a strong passion when talking to Nagatomo, and I think he can make up for the lack of intensity in the team."
If he is pulled, the team will change if one or two players like that come out.
"There are still parts that we haven't been able to fully train since the representative ended, so we want to prepare for the game on the 18th while monitoring our condition."

(Although we were unable to win at home after a series of away games in the 19th season, the same concerns arose at home this time as well)
"I think the players were motivated in the first half, but sometimes their minds and bodies don't seem to be in sync."
I am mentally ready, but even when the game starts, my body won't move. There was a slight humidity, but my body didn't respond.
On the contrary, in the second half, the opponent's movements had deteriorated, so we were able to create effective passes and chances. The period of time until the opponent put in two players at the same time was when they seemed to be struggling the most, so we wanted to score at that timing.
"I want to power up and keep going, including the emotional part."

(Evaluation of content)
"I think we were not bad in the second half, but we lacked that final push. If we had scored one goal, I think the team would have gained momentum, but even when it didn't go in, I wanted to see the determination to score the next one."
Tagawa will continue to secure a starting position by producing results. I want him to become a player who can make decisive decisions.
In the second half, I think there were 3 or 4 chances to score. Even if we couldn't finish them, we will keep pushing with our feelings for one more time. By doing so, it will also give our fans and supporters something to push us forward. I think the away team will feel pressured by that. We just needed that one final push.
Collaboration with the GK is a challenge for this season. It's unfortunate that it happened during training and before the game, but I think we need to continue to work harder in order to improve in the remaining 10 games.

"Kashiwa NELSINHO Coach Press Conference Summary"
"It was a very tough game. I think both teams were working hard for the result."
In the first half, we had chances and scored a goal. After that, I think we were able to control the game at our own pace. Also, our organized defense worked well.
I think we were able to do well with our counterattacks after taking the ball, and we made some adjustments to our defense this week, so we were able to communicate well and do a good job in that area.
I conveyed the points to be corrected during halftime and prepared to not become passive due to the opponent's changes in the second half.
The second half was a time of being moved, but we were able to maintain our own pace without being overwhelmed by the opponent's momentum, which led to today's result. I think it was a big win."

(Today's match plan)
"Continue to do what we have been able to do so far."
The team was able to maintain a cycle of not only defending, but also moving forward with a strong attack throughout the 90 minutes.
We were able to defend in the middle zone by pressing high against the opponent's ball possession, even if we were dribbled through.
The opponent's attackers are a threat, and we were able to neutralize their strengths. In addition, we were able to thoroughly utilize zone defense.
From there, we quickly move forward in a good shape. When the opponent is ready, we move the ball and focus on taking advantage of the gap. I felt that we were able to use both offense and defense effectively.

(Although we suffered a big defeat in the previous match, we learned from it)
"In the first half, our start was bad and we couldn't get into the game, resulting in conceding goals."
I asked him to go to the alert from the entrance today.
However, the opponent has many high-quality players in their attack. They have skilled players in both technique and speed, so we need to be tough on the ball holder. I reminded the players to be strong even when the ball is evenly matched.
Giving space opened up and shifted the timing, making it difficult for us to develop, but the players responded well to our requests.