Today is the last day of the Germany expedition.
I visited Cologne Cathedral by bus in the unfortunate weather of cold rain since morning.
After shopping at nearby facilities, check in at a hotel near Frankfurt Airport. Depart for home on tomorrow's morning flight.
Through this expedition, have you not been able to touch, fight, and feel the essence of soccer directly on your skin, and absorb it, in the top youth class of Germany's soccer?
I want to build on what I have achieved so far as FC Tokyo U-18 and further enhance this experience, and confidently challenge the upcoming Premier League, which will start shortly after returning home, in the new season.
We would like to express our gratitude to all those involved for their efforts in making this Germany expedition possible.
Thank you very much.
 

Captain Takuya Watanabe's comment
"I felt that my physicality was effective during this expedition, but I still feel like my speed is lacking."
At first, the team was surprised by the physical strength and speed, but they were able to compete evenly with their strong points such as passing. It was a great experience to actually feel what they were lacking, such as finishing ability.
I want to express what I have experienced here in Japan properly, as the Premier League will start soon after returning to Japan.

※We will conclude the report on the German expedition in today's report.