On the 24th, Japan’s national soccer team “new Moriyasu Japan” played their first match in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2023, drawing 1-1 against strong Uruguay. We asked Coach Hajime Moriyasu, Kaoru Mitoma, and Wataru Endo, who have just finished their matches.[Ask Director Moriyasu “The Beginning of Chapter 2”](Q. What was your aim in choosing the 11 players?) Director Moriyasu: “We tried something different from what we’ve done before. A team that has experienced the World Cup. And how to get the inexperienced players involved. We aimed for a new fusion of the team.” I hope that this will be a new step forward.) Coach Moriyasu: “In today’s match, we tried to see how the full-backs would get involved in the attack, but it didn’t go very well. However, the players made some ingenuity while doing it, and created a good rhythm in the game.It was very difficult to follow the development, but they persevered even when things didn’t go well.Many supporters cheered for us. I think that the players’ desire to catch up and come back at the end of the match was reflected in their efforts.” “There are still issues that need to be fixed, but the young players showed their mental toughness in the part where they didn’t collapse after conceding a goal. (Q. Nishimura Takuma scored a goal in the second half. Will the performance of the younger generation be one of the harvests?) Manager Moriyasu: “Nishimura has been called up before, but he still has a lot of experience. He’s a shallow player.He’s been able to produce results from here, and he’s been trying to break into the team.I think he’s brought a new breeze to the team.” Question]Director Kuriyama answered a question from Director Moriyasu on the 23rd broadcast. (Q. With so many players, how do you incorporate your tactics? Do you communicate with each and every one of them?) Manager Kuriyama: “I had a lot of communication. I know what I need to do in order to win more than anything else, so I was surprised by how much I was able to do it. In order to win, it’s like this, isn’t it?’ Because I think we can understand each other because we are top-notch players, we may not be communicating as much as we used to. I won’t say it clearly) I think that’s the pride of a top-notch player.From the beginning, I was thinking, ‘I know that, I’ll do it properly.'” (Q. Coach Moriyasu: “The comments made it clear that Coach Kuriyama really trusts the players. I wanted to create an environment where I could play and show my best for the team.”[Mitoma and Endo]How did you like it?) Endo: “You created a very wonderful atmosphere, and the fans were able to cheer for you, and they cheered you on as hard as they could. It was great to be able to see the Japanese national team fighting.” I think that what I want to show through my play is my image as a captain, so I’m going to keep that in mind.” How did you feel when you played?) Mitoma: “I played with a new build-up, but I couldn’t get it to a high position, so I only had to counter, so that was the point. (Q. You were active in the English league, and I think it was a tough schedule. How did you feel about the new start?) Mitoma: “I think it’s tough for all the players, so that’s an excuse. will not be now (Q.What do you think was the factor that tied the score?) Mitoma: “The substitute players gave us momentum, so we were able to ride on that. We were able to create a starting point on the flanks and play from a higher position, so I think that was a good thing.” We have a lot more issues in defense, so we talked about making the most of it in the next match and trying to win next time.” “Today, a young player who came on as a substitute scored a goal. I think the young player brought momentum to the team. It was a draw, but I think it was a positive result for the team.” (Q. At the World Cup, he was a substitute, but this time he was a starting lineup. Did the game plan you envisioned work?) Mitoma: “I was thinking of going aggressively from the beginning of the first half, and I was the starting point of the counterattack. However, we weren’t able to show quality at the end, so I think that’s the issue.” “The players haven’t changed that much, but what we should do as a team has changed little by little, and there were issues and discoveries. (Q. The next World Cup qualifiers will start in November this year. What kind of team would you like to create as the core of the team?) Endo: “Last World Cup I hope that the team will rejuvenate and show us a new dynamic.” (Q.The battle will continue, how do you feel?) “The Asian Cup will be held soon, and there will be many matches.
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