The Japanese national team aims to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The next opponent is Croatia, the runner-up of last year’s tournament. Miki Yamane talked about her aspirations for the first time to advance to the final 8. Q: Were you contacted after the game? Yamane: “Congratulations” from friends and people who took care of me. It was really early in the morning, but everyone sent it. Q: How did you spend yesterday’s day off? Yamane: I had a day off to refresh, but I think that the way I adjust my condition is different from the players who are playing because the playing time is short, so I received that refresh. So, in terms of my feelings, I made a point that I will do my best again from here, and after that, I did what I could do for the Croatia match. Q: Did you watch the Croatia game? Yamane: Yes. I’ve started doing analysis meetings here and there, and I think I’m well prepared. Q: What is your impression of Croatia? Yamane: I have the impression that the team has a lot of world-class players, as well as the midfield and attacking players. Q: What kind of play do you want to show when you participate? Yamane: It’s the same as usual, but I’m trying to show my strengths, and I’m not letting my side play. As a team, I think we’ve reaffirmed the fact that we need to prepare better for the goal we conceded in the match against Spain, and I’d like to make better preparations for that as well. Q: Yamane: From the beginning, I think everyone had this in mind, so I think we’ll probably be talking about that in the future (group league). I don’t think we’re a team that’s satisfied with the breakthrough, so I think everyone has already changed their minds. Q: Enthusiasm for the Croatia match Yamane: Everyone’s support has really reached us, and we know how excited Japan will be with our results, so please continue to support us. I think this match is very meaningful for Japanese football, so I want to do my best.
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