Yuto NAGATOMO
(The Japanese national team returned from the away match against Oman on the 16th and played a match after only 3 days of rest. Regarding their own condition and performance,)
"Once you step onto the field, you can't use your condition as an excuse. The fact that we couldn't win is everything."
"It is really frustrating and disappointing to not be able to win at home amidst the support of many fans and supporters, and to not be able to contribute to the victory myself."

(Although we couldn't create opportunities while being shaken in the first half, we didn't succeed in what we tried to do)
"The lack of coordination in the pressing from the front and the inability to defend with a good sense of distance were factors. Also, we couldn't do simple things like transitioning after being dispossessed, so I think that if we can't do those things, we will be pushed back."

(What kind of battle do you want to fight as a professional in a situation where there is no championship, ACL qualification, or relegation?)
"As for where the motivation comes from, I think each player is being tested on the part of loving this team, wanting to win with this team, and feeling proud of it."
Everyone, including myself, must have the desire to win with high motivation in this team. Even after losing 0-8, they welcomed us with applause, and many people supported us until the end today. There were also many children who came today, and we must deliver gratitude and dreams to those children. We must not forget the motivation for that.

(What coach Morishita has prepared)
"I myself went to the national team and joined the game for only one day. I confirmed it in the meeting as well as in the practice, and I could only do the minimum, but it is difficult to embody everything in this short period of time."
I think the reason for the defeat was that we couldn't determine how to press from the front and coordinate as a team to steal the opponent's ball.
I think it is being tested how strong one can fight with a strong feeling in a difficult motivation.

(What are the challenges Tokyo is facing?)
"Not only the team, but first and foremost, I haven't been able to contribute to the victory myself."
"I feel responsible for not being able to lead the team as an experienced veteran, and I need to do more and more myself."

"Shuto ABE"
(Today's game, the areas that didn't go well)
"I entered with the intention of raising my motivation from the beginning, but the start was not good, we were pushed back, mistakes were noticeable, and there were times when the atmosphere among the players was not good."
In football, there are mistakes. I felt that the problem was not being able to switch from there.

(The first half didn't seem to have a clear advantage in terms of taking control)
"I think that's right. Even though we were putting pressure on, we couldn't effectively contain the opposition and they were able to exploit the wings. There were also gaps between the midfield and the defensive line, making it difficult for us to slide and cover."
There were many scenes where I was pushed from behind, so it is important to communicate and discuss who will come out in order to create opportunities and prevent being overwhelmed.
"I think if there is no communication and players don't anticipate each other, the team won't function well."

(What do you think we are being asked for in the next two matches?)
"We haven't been able to grow as individuals or as a team, from last week's 0-8 to today's 0-2."
"We need to win the remaining two matches, focus on the results, and continue to strive."

(In the second half, after Ryo Nagai entered the field, the ball started moving and it led to Abe's penalty kick. However, in order to extend such moments, it is necessary to do the following)
"We kicked the ball forward and relied on the two front lines, but sometimes we ended up being cut off, and there were many situations where we kicked the ball even in situations where we should have connected."
I think it is important to cherish the ball more and pass it at our own pace, aiming for the back while not giving the opponent a chance to be scared or collapse without making a through pass.
"If each individual doesn't take a good position and we don't play in a coordinated manner, it will make the game difficult."

(There may have been scenes in the past where Brazilian players somehow managed to do something)
Today's game was more like kicking it randomly, or rather, relying on foreign players too much.
I think there was a deliberate intention to drop the ball into the space and run into it.
Today, I wanted them to kick it randomly. It doesn't work well if the intentions of the passer and the receiver don't match. If I kick the ball, it ends up being taken away by the opponent."

"Tokyo - Coach Shinichi MORISHITA Press Conference Summary"
"We were unable to win duels against Tokushima's pressure from the first half and ended up losing control."
I couldn't prepare in a short period of time. However, in the second half, I changed the players and managed to regain some momentum, but I think our bodies didn't move as well as I had hoped.
The next two matches will be difficult situations, but I think we have no choice but to prepare players who can fight.

(What preparations did you make and why couldn't you bring them out?)
"First, we organized our defense, put pressure on the front line, and aimed to quickly attack by stealing the ball in good positions. However, the defense on the front line did not work out well, and we ended up getting dragged into a sluggish game."
The overall amount of exercise was also low. We couldn't make it compact as we intended."

(Overall, it seemed like we were struggling and unable to handle the pressure)
"By substituting two players in the front line at the start of the second half, we were able to generate a good attack from an interception when our defense became more aggressive, and we earned a penalty kick."
I think that is the original form of Tokyo, so I hope to replace the players and somehow bring back the previous performance."

(Reflection points and areas for improvement for the next 2 matches)
"First of all, we have to win the duels. I believe that the key is to make the ball ours, so we want to select players who can fight, run, and switch properly. I think this period is really tough, so I want to choose players like that."

"Summary of Tokushima Daniel POYATOS Coach's Press Conference"
"First and foremost, we are truly grateful for the many fans and supporters who have come from Tokushima Prefecture."
I would like to express my gratitude first and foremost.
It really helped the team. And I am grateful to everyone who supported us through DAZN.
I think we had a good game overall and we were able to control the game while keeping possession of the ball against a wonderful opponent like Tokyo.
The difficult situation continues towards remaining, but I want to continue fighting like today.

(When defending, it is important to interpret it as [4-4-2] or [4-5-1].
Rather than the system, it is important how to defend the space.)
We have discussed and prepared to defend considering the space and the opponent's characteristics.
I think we were able to recognize ourselves as a team and had a good defense.

(After 2 matches, please leave a message)
"I think if I can fight with the fans and supporters, we can become one power and fight. I want to continue fighting together."