"Shuto ABE"
"I think I made my debut in the J3 League match the other day, and the coach evaluated me, which led to my participation today. It was a chasing game, but the coach told me, 'Go for it with all your might,' so I approached the game with that in mind."

(Throughout the game, there were many bold plays)
"My strong points are my physicality and ability to steal the ball. I think I was able to demonstrate those aspects, but there are still areas where I can improve, so I feel the need for improvement. There were scenes where I could have stolen the ball more. I feel like I need to practice more."

(I wanted to score a goal in the shooting scene)
"I received a cross pass from Diego OLIVEIRA and took a shot. I aimed for the goal and kicked carefully, but it hit the defender, so I think I should have swung my leg decisively."

(Watching Iniesta)
"Even if I am told to do that play, I cannot do it, but I want to become a player who can steal the ball from Iniesta."

(I think I heard Abe's chant)
"That chant was made for me during my U-18 days. It was nostalgic and made me happy to hear it again after 4 years."

(This year, I will continue to play wearing two hats)
"When I come to Tokyo, I want to give my best performance and be able to give back to the university when I return."

(There was also tension in my J1 debut)
"I'm the type who doesn't get nervous, so I was able to step onto the pitch smoothly."

(Is the progress up to this point as expected or is it early?)
"I didn't expect to make my J1 debut at this timing, but I was always prepared to play whenever."

《Kiichi YAJIMA Player》
(It was my first start in a J1 League match)
"I entered the game with the intention of producing results in this opportunity, but I couldn't score, so I'm really frustrated."

(What kind of play did you focus on?)
"I tried to be the starting point in the front line. However, I think the most expected thing was to score goals. It was really just a little bit left."

(Regarding cooperation with Diego OLIVEIRA)
"We had a preparation period, so we were able to communicate closely."
I played while considering what kind of play can bring out the characteristics of Diego OLIVEIRA.
I wish we could have scored one point together. Rather than a good play, I really wanted the result, so I'm really frustrated."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"Today's game was a match that attracted attention in many ways. I talked to the players and told them that today's game is very important, so let's fight hard. We watched the start and they fought aggressively from the middle. After that, there were many scenes where we could have scored if we had finished. The inability to finish the chances in the first half affected the goals conceded in the second half. We should have been more aggressive from the start, but we also conceded a goal in the early stages of the second half without being able to attack the ball."
Play that continued to threaten the opponent's goal was shown. I want to switch and prepare for the next Levain Cup."

(What could you do and what couldn't you do without Kubo and Nagai?)
"What we could do is create more opportunities even without them."
If the number of shots is less than 10, there may be a problem with the attack, but according to official records, there were 12 shots. We were also able to create scoring opportunities. However, the challenge is that we couldn't score a goal. There is no need to be discouraged by today's result, so we have to keep going."

(The opposing coach said that Tokyo was strong in fast attacks and set plays, and Kobe couldn't break through when they were defending)
"I can't say anything because we lost. There's no need to argue against it."
It is important to achieve results in the next match. Both teams had chances, but we couldn't convert our scoring opportunities. I think our football philosophies are different, so the way we create scoring opportunities and the style of football we need to play are different. Football doesn't have a set way of playing. We want to continue playing our style of football in the future."

(Regarding the use and evaluation of player Abe?)
"He did well. In the late stages of the game, when the players were tired, we needed to steal the opponent's ball. He can also play in the front line, so we used him with the expectation of his mobility."

"Kobe - Thorsten FINK Press Conference Summary"
"First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at the club. We have been able to work smoothly up to this point, which has led to this result."
We aim for an aggressive style of football, prioritizing possession football in the first half. However, we ended up being caught by the opponent's fast counterattacks.
The opponent's coach probably couldn't predict how we would play or what formation we would use. We decided to place Wellington behind Villa. He can control the ball, so when Tokyo pressed us, we could send a long ball to Wellington and attack from there.
Today's game was an unpredictable development, but we managed to secure the victory. Iniesta was the key player.
Not only did he score goals, but he also showed leadership qualities. It wasn't planned for him to play for 90 minutes, but I think it happened because of his character and determination. When he took a defensive position, he didn't give the opponent any chances.
Today's victory was not achieved by one player, but by the entire team.
There are difficult matches waiting in the future.
Tokyo is a really strong team. They have both speed and skill. I respect the opponent's coach. That's why I think today's victory is valuable.
"I am grateful for today's stadium and this atmosphere."