“The injured star cried out. In the scorching heat of Nashville, Takumi Minamino injects a “willing to die” mentality.”

🇯🇵 “Don’t do it with the intention of dying.” — Takumi Minamino ignites the team as a “mentor” 🔥 🇺🇸 June 10th local time, Nashville, USA 🌞 🌡️ Base camp for the Japanese national team finally begins in the scorching heat of 35 degrees! 🏟️ Players gathered at the state-of-the-art facility of local club Nashville SC. 🧠 Meeting before practice. What appeared there was a man who was armed not with a uniform but with words. 💔 Takumi Minamino has just overcome a serious injury in which he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. 🗣️ “You can’t do it like you’re going to die. You have to approach it with the mindset of a challenger.” 😂 At first, he drew laughter with his Osaka-born humor… 😠 But soon the atmosphere changed completely. He motivated the team with his passionate speech. 💬 Junya Ito: “He said something that boosted morale. After some laughter, he had a serious talk. His personality also helped create a nice atmosphere.” 💬 Yuse Sugawara: “Takumi-kun said, “The first match is important.” It reconfirmed that we need to take it more seriously. I’m grateful.” 🧠 Minamino knows. The frustration of the penalty shootout at the Qatar World Cup 😭 🧠 I know. The regret of being eliminated from the top 8 of the Asian Cup 😤 In other words, he is the man who experienced Moriyasu Japan’s “regretment” the most. 📅 In the match against Brazil last October, he wore the captain’s armband and shouted at halftime: “This game isn’t dead yet. Once we score one point, things will change.” 🔄 Just as he said, he came from two points behind to come from behind and win 3-2! 🦵 I can’t stand on the pitch right now. But with his words and his presence, he makes the team win. That is the way “mentor” Takumi Minamino fights. 🗓️ Only 4 days left until the group stage match against the Netherlands. 🎯 The importance of the first match. Weight of 3 points. 🧘 Practice, meetings, meals, sleep – no compromises are allowed. 🌅 Under the strong Nashville sun, 👀 the players’ eyes were already in serious mode. 📣 Minamino’s words continue. 💪 “This game is not dead yet.” ⚔️ “Don’t try to kill yourself.” 🎌 And at the end, everyone grabs the delicious sake of victory. 🍷 Believe in the day, and tomorrow again… 😂 With laughter, 🔥 In the end, it’s serious. 🧡 In a style that only a “mentor” from Osaka can do. 🌎 I’m going to capture the world. 🫵 All that’s left to do is do it. I feel like dying. — 🔚 Conclusion: This speech is not just an encouragement. How does a man who has been sidelined due to an injury live as a person who can help the team win? This is his determination. Takumi Minamino’s words lit a fire in the hearts of the Japanese national team. 🇯🇵🔥