Q, how is your condition?
A, it's good.
Q, how did you see the team's condition?
A, the team is in good shape, but I think some minor adjustments are necessary. I think the overall game is going well.
Q, what kind of play do you want Leandro to bring to the team?
A, I want to strive for plays that will make the team win.
Q, how do you feel about the upcoming match at Japan National Stadium where you scored a goal in the Levain Cup final?
I am delighted to be able to return to the stage of the Japan National Stadium. I am also delighted to be able to join the team. First and foremost, I feel a great sense of relief to finally be back from injury. The medical team has supported me diligently in the care aspect.
Q, were you disappointed with the injury since you had a good start to the season?
A, it was an injury in the midst of a strong desire to play as myself, so I felt frustrated about not being able to play. I have done everything I can to prepare to return to the team, and during the rehabilitation period, I have been doing everything I can for the team so that I can contribute to victory when I come back.
Q, I think the new playing style suits Leandro.
A, the soccer that the coach is aiming for is a style that Brazilian players are familiar with, so there was a sense of ease from the beginning.
Q: How do you feel about the cooperation between Brazilian players and Japanese players, as well as the cooperation between them compared to last season?
A, of course, the coach has changed and the soccer style has changed, so I think the combination will be different. Unlike last season, the front line is not only Brazilian players, but there are parts where the team is attacking, so I think that such combinations are being created.
Q, in the Kawasaki game, how do you feel about the good combination between Watanabe and Matsuki on the right side, who are trying to make the most of Leandro?
A, I think it is important to communicate not only on the same side. I think it is necessary to understand the movements of teammates in order for us to score goals.
Q, can we expect a goal?
A, I don't know if I will play in the match, but I want to do my best.
Q: What was the thing that you relied on for emotional support, even when you felt frustrated due to injuries?
I think injuries are inevitable in soccer. I didn't feel too sad because I thought I had to stay positive and keep going. During the rehabilitation period, I was able to calmly continue doing what I believed in.
Q, what have you believed in?
A, I was rehabilitating with the thought of contributing when I returned to the team.
