"Shuto ABE"
(The ball was moving well in the second half, but how did it change from the first half?)
"Since the start of the first half wasn't good, we talked at halftime about focusing and entering the second half properly. In order to push back again, we were able to play in the opponent's territory by taking a high position as a team. The ball gathered in the high position, so we were able to carry the ball further from there. I think that's where it improved in the second half."

(Scenes of moving the ball in the opponent's area have become more common, but the feeling is)
"We often practice attacking in training. Scenes that we can do in practice will appear in the game, so although we didn't score today, I think we were able to create several close scenes."

(How do you perceive your role as the opponent in the midfield changes?)
"My responsibilities haven't changed, and I'm conscious of maintaining balance with the other midfielder. Today, I played while keeping in mind the presence of Cristiano from Kashiwa."

(How do you think about the factors that didn't go well as a whole?)
"I don't know the exact cause, but I think everyone felt that the start was weak. It was a goal conceded within that, so it was a goal that made us feel down emotionally."
"However, in order to further recover from there, someone's encouragement and communication are necessary. Since the overall impression was quiet, I have to show leadership to boost my morale."

(It seems that the condition is improving)
"I think one of the roles of a midfielder is to make decisive passes and connect the ball carefully. I am gradually becoming able to do that. It is the result of practice, and I want to continue to work on it and lead the team more consciously."

(Is it technological progress or just ease?)
I think the timing to look around has improved.
I think that there is more room for watching and better timing.

"Junya SUZUKI"
(It was my first time at Ajinomoto Stadium)
"I was happy to be able to play in a stadium with home fans and supporters. Since I joined, it has always been an away game, so I am glad to finally be able to play in this stadium wearing the blue and red uniform. It feels like I have finally become a member."

(The first half did not develop as expected)
"It's not like someone was slacking off or being careless, but I felt that our start was slow and we lacked momentum."

(It is difficult to create scenes attacking from the right side)
"I wanted to be more aggressive, but there were many defensive scenes where we had to defend with a numerical disadvantage for a long time. It was necessary to take risks and attack, but I focused too much on defense."

(There may have been a system mismatch)
There were parts where we couldn't put pressure on the players who were marking the opponent's wide players.
"We often struggled to contain and were easily exploited, leading to advantageous situations for the opponent."

(How did you plan to break down the opponent?)
"The center was solid, but there were many opportunities behind the opponent's back three, especially on the left, so it would have been better if we could have shared more about how to break them down as a team."

(The second half seemed to have improved)
"I feel that the characteristics of the players changed due to player substitutions, and in the second half, there were scenes where they were able to push forward with runs behind the defense."

(How do you feel about Nagatomo joining the team?)
"He is a player I have admired since watching him in the national team. I want to learn from him and steal what I can, but now he is a rival, so I hope to surpass him by firmly showcasing my own strengths."

"Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA's Press Conference"
"I feel very sorry for the fans and supporters who watched the game from Ajinomoto and DAZN, as we played a match that felt like indigestion."
Finally back home, the club was also excited, and the fans and supporters were looking forward to it. However, we couldn't fully exert our strength today. It is the responsibility of the coach that we couldn't perform well, but it was a game where we could have scored a goal if we had fought with the strong desire to recover from our teammates' mistakes.
In the second half, there were chances, but in the end, there was a lack of determination to definitely score. I apologize for talking only about feelings, but that is what will determine whether we can hit the frame from a few meters or a few centimeters away.
I feel that if both the starting members and the substitute players played with the belief that we would recover, we could have recovered.
"I want to continue seeking results with a more passionate attitude so that we don't repeat such games anymore."

(The second half could have seen goals, but how did we improve?)
"The first half was slow to react. The defense line was not responsive, and we were unable to make small adjustments. The front line was also slow in preparing for attacks after winning the ball, especially in the first half, the overall reaction to the next play was not good."
In the second half, we were not able to effectively manage those aspects and the opponent's shadow player, so we substituted AOKI. AOKI is very skilled in those aspects and I think that he was able to extend the time to steal the ball or control it while pushing forward from the midfield to the front and maintaining a high position."

(In terms of mental aspect, there is also great expectation towards player Nagatomo)
"I feel a very strong passion when talking to Nagatomo, and I think he can make up for the lack of intensity in the team."
If there are players like that who can come out one or two at a time, the team will change as they are pulled along by him.
There are still parts that have not been able to fully train since the representative ended, so I would like to prepare for the game on the 18th while checking the condition.

(When we returned home from the away games of the 19 season, we couldn't win at home, and this time, the concerns we had at home came out)
"I think the players were motivated in the first half, but sometimes their bodies don't sync up with their feelings."
I am mentally prepared, but my body doesn't move even after the game starts. Although there was a slight humidity, my body doesn't respond.
On the contrary, in the second half, the opponent's movements had deteriorated, so we were able to create effective passes and chances. The period of time until the opponent substituted two players was the most challenging for them, so we wanted to score at that timing.
"I want to power up and keep going, including the emotional part."

(Evaluation of the content)
"I think that we were not bad in the second half, but we were lacking that final push. I believe that if we had scored one goal, the team would have gained momentum, but even when it didn't go in, I wanted to see the determination to score the next one."
Tagawa will continue to secure a starting position by delivering results. I want him to become a player who can make decisive decisions.
In the second half, I think there were 3 or 4 scoring opportunities. Even if we couldn't convert them, we will keep pushing with one more chance and with our determination. By doing so, it will also encourage the fans and supporters. I think the away team will feel it as pressure. We just lacked that final push.
Cooperation with the goalkeeper is a challenge for this season. It's unfortunate that it happened during training and before the game, but I think we need to further improve in the remaining 10 matches and strive even harder.

"Summary of Kashiwa NELSINHO Coach's Press Conference"
"It became a very tough game. I think both teams were working hard to achieve a result."
In the first half, we had chances and scored goals. I think we were able to control the game at our own pace. Additionally, our organized defense worked well.
I think we were able to do well with the counterattack after stealing the ball, and this week we made adjustments to the defensive aspect, so we were able to communicate with each other in that area and did well.
I conveyed the points to be corrected during halftime and prepared to not be passive due to the opponent's changes after the second half.
The second half continued with a lot of movement, but we were able to maintain our own pace without being overwhelmed by the opponent's momentum, which led to today's result. I think it was a significant victory."

(Today's game plan)
"Continue to do what we have been able to do so far."
The team was able to maintain a cycle of not only defending but also attacking firmly and moving forward throughout the 90 minutes.
We were able to defend in the middle zone by applying high pressure to the opponent's ball possession and even if we were dribbled through.
The opponent's attackers are a threat, and we were able to neutralize their strong points effectively. Additionally, we were able to thoroughly utilize defensive strategies based on zones.
Get out quickly in a good shape from there. When the opponent set up, move the ball and be conscious of exploiting the gap. I felt that I was able to use offense and defense effectively.

(In the previous match, we suffered a big defeat, but the lesson we learned from it was)
"In the first half, our start was poor and we couldn't get into the game, resulting in conceding goals."
Today, I called out to go to the alert from the entrance.
However, the opponent has many high-quality players in attack. There are players who excel in technique and speed, so we need to be tough on the ball holder. I encouraged the players to be strong even with a 50-50 ball.
I think that giving space and shifting timing became the starting point and made it difficult for us to develop, but the players responded firmly to the request.