FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Ko ITAKURA talked about his enthusiasm after the practice on the 29th for the match against Spain, which was on the verge of advancing to the final tournament. Q: What is your impression of the team? Itakura: Everyone on the team is looking forward to the next match against Spain, and after the match against Costa Rica, everyone changed their minds and headed for the next match against Spain, so I think the atmosphere is really good. Q: What is your impression of Spain? Itakura: Needless to say, we have high-quality players, and we understand Spain’s unique way of doing things, so we have an image of how they will play against us, and we also have an image of hitting them. It’s done. Q: What are your points in defense? Itakura: I think we will have more time to hold the ball and more time to be pushed, but I think it is important to stay calm and stay calm during those times. Q: About the three-back Itakura: Right now I’m playing both four-back and three-back, and I’m fighting with various options. I think everyone is united and ready to fight in the same direction. Q: Spain is a special opponent, but Itakura: I still have the regret of losing to Spain at the Olympics, and I remember it clearly, so I just remember this World Cup stage. And I think it’s wonderful to be able to play against Spain in this team situation, and I want to pay back my debt by beating Spain here. Q: It’s a situation where we can only win, but Itakura: The whole team is determined to win, and the image of winning is expanding, so I’m looking forward to it. Q: About set-pieces Itakura: We haven’t scored in the last two games, so I want to actively aim for the next match against Spain, and I want to help the team with goals from set-pieces. There is. Q: What kind of fight do you want to do? Itakura: As I said earlier, I think that the time to be drawn in and the time the opponent has possession of the ball will increase, but I think it is important to do it persistently. , I want to aim for a chance on the counter after taking it, while maintaining the image that I can hold it even when it is held. I think that everyone in the team can play with confidence now, and it will be clear what we have to do. Q: For the Japanese Itakura: I think there are people who were excited about the match against Germany at first and watched the match against Costa Rica, and on the contrary, I think that everyone in Japan feels frustrated here, so I just do this. Given the circumstances, if we can play Spain again, I think Japan will be even more excited, so I’m looking forward to it. I will do my best.
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