After two weeks since the start of the camp, we have finally reached the last day of training for the Okinawa camp. In tomorrow's practice match, it will be a great opportunity to test the results we have achieved during the Okinawa camp and to continue our training in Tokyo and then in the Miyazaki camp in a good shape.
Today, Mr. Tomoaki Makino, who retired last season, came to the Tokyo training ground for a DAZN program interview.
The players who entered the stadium were taken aback by the unexpected and lively welcome from the guest, but the switch was turned on with coach Albert's whistle to start practice. Although the training itself was short, each player worked diligently and the whole team completed the menu while getting excited.
We warmed up our bodies with agility exercises, sprinting exercises, and kicking exercises in the middle range to improve our agility. As the main menu, we focused on ball possession. Despite being at the peak of fatigue, each individual concentrated on each menu and worked to improve the team's completeness, counting down from the start of the season.
In ball possession, while the defense side aggressively goes for the ball, the attacking side fails to hold onto the ball firmly, and both the ball and the players consume intensity with speed and strength.
In the final finishing menu, we confirmed the pattern of opening up the side space while maintaining ball possession and carrying it through to the finish from a cross ball. We are building the desired attacking shape of the team with a shared awareness among all members.
We will return to Tokyo tomorrow with a good sense of accomplishment towards the start of the season, demonstrating the physical condition we have improved at the Okinawa camp and the completeness as a team in the practice match tomorrow.
On the 15th day of camp, we conducted an interview with player Kuryu MATSUKI.
Q, how do you feel about the team's condition as the Okinawa camp comes to an end?
A, the starting lineup has not been decided yet, so I believe I have to win my place, and I think I am having a good camp.
Q, What is expected of Albert in his second year under the Albert PUIG ORTONEDA regime as an inside half?
A, I believe the most important thing is to be involved in scoring, but compared to last season, as an inside half, you always have to create the game when controlling the ball, otherwise there will be situations where you won’t be effective in matches. I think this is what is expected of me the most.
Q, Is there anything you are asked to talk to the coach personally about?
A, I was told to play calmly for now, and since I am still a young player, to always stay humble while maintaining a strong desire to improve.
Q, how is the coordination in practice matches with many new players joining?
A, I think it’s very good, and I believe we are improving as we continue with practices and practice matches.
Q, the same room is player Abe, but we get along well. Do you usually talk about soccer?
A, We get along well even in private. Rather than talking about soccer, we basically talk about private matters. We do talk about soccer on the pitch, but outside the pitch, we don’t talk about soccer at all. I think that’s good in terms of switching on and off.
Q, Please tell me the reason for changing the jersey number to "7".
A, first of all, I told them that I wanted to wear a single-digit number. I talked with Hiromu-kun, and since he decided to wear number 8, the flow was that I would wear number 7. Number 7 was also the jersey number I wore in high school, so I feel some connection to it and wanted to play with this number.
Q, When did you talk to player Abe about numbers 7 and 8?
A, I think we were talking about what to do after practice.
Q, It's only my second year as a professional, but I already feel like I'm becoming a central figure on the team. Is it because I still have a young mentality, or because I want to lead the team?
A, My position is the most difficult one, and since I am still in my second year, I need to play with energy. However, many of the members I played with last season have moved to different teams, and I was given a lot of playing time, so I want to convey as much as I can. While showing calm play, I also want to play dynamically as a young player.
Q, Please tell us your camp goal.
A, I think the lineup for the opening match will be somewhat decided during the Miyazaki camp, so first, I want to make a good impression by contributing not only with goals and assists but also by being involved in game-making during the practice matches.
Q, please tell us your thoughts for this season from both an individual and team perspective.
A, Personally, I think the most important thing is to avoid injuries. I want to perform even better than last season without getting injured. As a team, our big goal is to win the league, but we want to approach every match in front of us with the mindset of winning them all.
