Day 3 of the camp started with warm temperatures. Koki TSUKAGAWA joined the team last night.
Today, we worked on tactical menus starting from the morning practice.
In the exercise of keeping possession of the ball within the grid and passing it to the side for a cross ball, we focused on our approach to the cross ball, the accuracy of the cross ball itself, and not losing possession of the ball through possession.
After practice, each player is supplementing their lacking areas through individual training.
Afternoon practice is training in game format.
Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA gives detailed instructions while deepening the common understanding with everyone.
Newly joined players are also actively communicating with each other and steadily learning Tokyo's style while having meetings.
Fatigue is starting to build up, but I am well prepared.
The competition within the team, such as the battle for positions, has already begun even though it has just started.
We will continue to work together as a team from tomorrow onwards.
On the third day of camp, we bring you an interview with Seiji KIMURA.
Q, how is the condition on the third day of camp?
A, My condition is very good. I think my body is quite well prepared.
Q, the center back position is fiercely contested, isn't it?
A, Everyone has experience and solid skills, and they are all good players, but I believe that if I can show the power I have, there is still a chance. If I always play with full concentration from practice, I think an opportunity will come at some point, so I want to work hard toward that.
Q, What will you focus on during this camp?
A, I intend to reduce simple mistakes such as inaccurate passes and traps to virtually zero.
Q, I think my strengths are my physical abilities and interpersonal strength.
A, I am confident in my physical abilities and know that they are effective, so I want to consistently maintain my body and conditioning to always perform at my best.
Q, I think I have been called up to the representative team by age group and my confidence has also started to grow in terms of feelings.
A, Compared to my first and second years as a professional, my mental state has become more stable and I am now able to compete. I want to maintain this without emotional ups and downs.
Q, which is bigger for player Kimura, enjoyment or anxiety?
A, I am more looking forward to what lies ahead than feeling anxious.
Q, What is the biggest difference in the way you have returned to Tokyo in the middle of last season?
A, I feel that the importance placed on valuing the ball has changed. It's not that I didn't value it originally, but I think my awareness has significantly shifted toward being more careful not to lose the ball.
Q, We have arrived at this camp while understanding the soccer that coach Albert is looking for.
A, Since there are practice matches during the camp, I think everyone shares the same desire to play as long as possible in those games. It would be best to secure a starting position during the camp, but even if that doesn't happen, I want to continue delivering good performances throughout the camp and complete it without injury.
