[Update] Player comments have been posted
We would like to inform you that Shuichi GONDA, Masato MORISHIGE, Kosuke OTA, and Yoshinori MUTO, who belong to our club, have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members announced today by the JFA (Japan Football Association) for the Kirin Challenge Cup 2015 [3/27 @ Oita] / JAL Challenge Cup 2015 [3/31 @ Tokyo]. Additionally, Takuji YONEMOTO has been selected as a backup member.
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Shuichi GONDA's Comment
"Since this is the first training camp under the new coach, I want to quickly absorb the coach's ideas and work hard to contribute to Japan's strength. For me, both the Japan national team matches and the matches in Tokyo are equally important, so first, I will focus on fighting well in the match against Kobe this weekend."
□Masato MORISHIGE Comment
"Since we have a new coach, I want to ensure strong communication and make my presence felt. However, before that, we have league matches, so I want to fight hard and achieve results in those."
□Kosuke OTA Comment
"As we start under a new coach, I will do my best to contribute to the team and achieve results. First, I want to make sure to prepare well for the league match on Sunday. I am happy to be one of the four selected from Tokyo, and I will fight representing FC Tokyo."
□Yoshinori MUTO Comment
"This will be the start of the new team, so I want to clearly understand the role expected of me while also showcasing my strengths. I want to win in the league match three days from now and join the national team."
□Upcoming Schedule
2015 Mar 27 (Fri) Kirin Challenge Cup 2015 vs Tunisia (Oita)
2015 Mar 31 (Tue) JAL Challenge Cup 2015 vs Uzbekistan (Tokyo)