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``There is only one direction we should go'' Coach Maciej Skorza (regular press conference 10/18)
Manager Maciej Skorza held a press conference online, where he expressed his enthusiasm for the match against Kashiwa Kashiwa Reysol in Round 30 of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, which will be held at Saitama Stadium on the 20th (Friday).
(Friday night game ahead of the AFC Champions League will be the third game of the season, and I feel it will be a very difficult match. How does Coach Maciej view the difficulty?)
``It's a different challenge than when we play a weekend game, and all the staff are working hard this time to help the players recover.For example, we will be playing corner kicks for the players before practice tomorrow. I would like to conduct a test and measure the level of fatigue. I would also like to look at the numbers and decide which of the 11 players is the best.However, this is not the first time this situation has happened, so I would like to use past experience. I hope that we can take advantage of this and prevent any major problems from arising."
(I feel like Kashiwa's defense has improved recently, but what does Coach Maciej think of it?)
``I think it will be difficult to score goals against Kashiwa's defense.Even without Wanchan (Tomoya Inukai), the team has a strong defense.Since the second half of this season, their play has improved. We are doing well, and we are achieving results.However, we have not yet decided whether we will stay or not, so I think we will come with 100% motivation to stay.”
(The Reds are in a position to chase with 5 games left in the J1 League, but if they only think about winning the championship, they will probably win it all and see what happens to those around them.There is not much point in coming in 2nd or 3rd place, so they are willing to take the risk.) Are you going to win? Depending on the situation, are you considering not pushing yourself too hard?)
"I can't imagine a game where we don't try to win. And right now, we're thinking about it one game at a time. Right now, we're thinking about how to win against Kashiwa. We're not thinking too much about preserving someone's physical strength somewhere. Our goal is to win the next match without losing any time. We have been performing well recently, so we will continue to work positively and believe that we can do that until the end of the year."
(There was talk that Kashiwa's defense is good, but if you take risks in order to score a goal against a team like that, I think your chances of scoring a goal will increase, but I also think that your chances of conceding a goal from a counter will also increase. That's the balance. What do you think?)
“I think we should take risks at this stage of the season.I think our approach will be similar to the one we used against Yokohama F･Marinos the other day.One point is not enough for us, so we need to make sure we get three points. I would like to take on the challenge while taking the necessary risks.”
(What do you want to focus on when you take risks and go on the offensive against an opponent with a strong defense? Don't rush, use the outside and inside while swinging well, or aim behind the opponent's defense line.) I'm sure there are many things to think about, but what does Coach Maciej want from his players?
"You've already said everything, thank you (lol). That's the answer. I think all of those elements are important, but if you're going to place importance on one, I think it's best not to rush. I will play without rushing, but I think we have to maintain a high level of intensity.For me, the good situation is that the injured players are returning.Tomo Okubo (Tomoaki) also played in the game the other day. Some players may be able to return in the next game.I hope to show an even more powerful offense in Friday's game than in recent games.''
(I think discipline is important at the end of an attack, but don't you also need performances that surprise the opponent?)
“I think the imagination of the players is important when they enter the final zone. In Zone 1 and Zone 2, where they build up, they can play while maintaining their own shape. However, in the final third Once you get into the game, the attitude of each player becomes important.You have to make good judgments about which form to use while watching the opponent's reaction.I'm getting better in that aspect as well, each time I play a match. I think"
(When I watched the public training yesterday, I got the impression that Shoya Nakajima and Hiroki Abe were making a comeback, but how are they responding?)
“They are both very creative players, and in the match against Kashiwa we will likely have to keep the ball for a long time, but even in those games, once you get into the final third, you will need to come up with a variety of ideas. , for example, it may be an ideal environment for Shoya Nakajima."
(We talked about not being rushed and maintaining intensity as important factors, but players tend to pass too much when given instructions, or rush too quickly when given instructions to be aggressive, and players' psychology I think it will be difficult. How is Coach Maciej trying to control the situation?)
"You need patience to create a situation where you can speed up. Until then, you have to do it without rushing. You can't make a quick attack every time, so I think it's important to speed up at the right time. For example: When you draw out your opponent, a gap is created, so you increase your speed to exploit that gap. Another scene where strength is needed is when making transitions. When you lose the ball. Good reactions and high intensity are required. If you do that well, you can prevent the opponent's counterattack. I think the players understand that as well. First of all, play without haste. It's about providing strength where it's needed."
(Takahiro Sekine, who was used as a full-back in the match against Yokohama F. Marinos, jokingly said, ``I didn't receive very detailed instructions.'') How much information and words are given, whether it's recruiting players or training? I think this is something to be very careful about, but what do you think about it?)
“Taka (Sekine) has played in that position in the past, so I expected how he would perform. Also, the two consecutive games against Yokohama F. Marinos were in a very short period of time. In many cases, the instructions given in the first game were directly applied to the second game, and before the second game, we did not give too many instructions to the players. The more you know, the better you can imagine what kind of performance you can expect, so you can do it without having to give a lot of detailed instructions. Personally, I can't help but compare now to when the season started. However, the amount of advice and instructions I give to the players has decreased.
(The moment the match against Yokohama FC in the previous round ended, I was reminded of 2007.The Reds lost against Yokohama FC and missed out on the championship, but in 2007, they were in first place at the end of the 29th round. There was a 10-point difference between the Reds and the third-place Kashima Antlers. Coach Maciej would understand what it means to have a 10-point difference with five games remaining, but it was Kashima who won the championship. They played against the Reds in their remaining five games and won.The Reds have a match left against the leaders Vissel Kobe this season.I think it's a very interesting situation.The difference between Kobe and the Reds is currently 8 points. Point: First, how do you feel when you hear this story about the past?)
“I think this was a story that proves that anything can happen until the end.Especially in the J League, there are no easy games, and there are many games where you don't know the outcome until the end.The players always have lockers. In the room, I am emphasizing that we will not give up and that we will believe and fight until the end.If we can recreate the situation in 2007 in a positive sense, I think it will be a great thing.''
(It would be amazing if they could accomplish exactly that, but on the other hand, in the remaining five games of the 16 seasons from 2007 to last year, a total of 80 games, the Reds had 24 wins, 26 losses, and 30 draws, a win rate of only 30%. I've never done that. I think you need 5 consecutive wins to complete the story?)
“Since the start of the season, we have been moving toward the dream of the whole club, our fans and supporters, and we are now at the point where many things will be decided. This is also part of our past history. We would like to use all the power we have and do everything we can to move towards that goal. Also, I would like to thank the fans and supporters after the match against Yokohama F. Marinos the other day. People were chanting ``We are REDS!'' and I can still hear it. Looking at their reactions, I felt strongly that the fans and supporters of the Reds were hungry for a trophy. I believe there is only one direction we should go.”
(Isn't Urawa Reds' biggest tactic a packed stadium?)
"I think it's very important. If the second match against Yokohama F. Marinos had been played in an empty stadium, we might not have been able to turn the tables. Fans, supporters, players. , and I think the club is one."
(Atsuki Ito was participating in the Japan national team's activities, but he did not play in yesterday's game against Tunisia, and he looked unusually disappointed. I hope he will show off his feelings with the Reds.) Do you know it?)
``I've already talked to Atsuki, and he said the atmosphere was good and he's in good condition, so I think we can expect him to play well on Friday.''
(What do you expect from Ito?)
“Right now, I think Atsuki is fresh and has enough physical strength. I expect him to be a strength for the team both offensively and defensively. He can make good passes and assists, and he can also take shots himself. He can also hit and score goals. I think the whole team can play with more confidence when Atsuki is on the team.”
(Ito's rivals on the Japanese national team are world-class players such as Wataru Endo, who plays for England's Liverpool FC, and Hidemasa Morita, the mainstay of Portugal's Sporting Clube de Portugal.) These players are the standard. What do you think Ito needs to do to become a mainstay on the Japanese national team?
“I think Atsuki has started to consistently show good performances this season, but I think he will get even better as he continues to do so for a longer period of time.As he gains experience, he will develop a sense of responsibility for the team’s results. If he becomes a bigger player, I think he can play in an even better team than Liverpool.''
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(Friday night game ahead of the AFC Champions League will be the third game of the season, and I feel it will be a very difficult match. How does Coach Maciej view the difficulty?)
``It's a different challenge than when we play a weekend game, and all the staff are working hard this time to help the players recover.For example, we will be playing corner kicks for the players before practice tomorrow. I would like to conduct a test and measure the level of fatigue. I would also like to look at the numbers and decide which of the 11 players is the best.However, this is not the first time this situation has happened, so I would like to use past experience. I hope that we can take advantage of this and prevent any major problems from arising."
(I feel like Kashiwa's defense has improved recently, but what does Coach Maciej think of it?)
``I think it will be difficult to score goals against Kashiwa's defense.Even without Wanchan (Tomoya Inukai), the team has a strong defense.Since the second half of this season, their play has improved. We are doing well, and we are achieving results.However, we have not yet decided whether we will stay or not, so I think we will come with 100% motivation to stay.”
(The Reds are in a position to chase with 5 games left in the J1 League, but if they only think about winning the championship, they will probably win it all and see what happens to those around them.There is not much point in coming in 2nd or 3rd place, so they are willing to take the risk.) Are you going to win? Depending on the situation, are you considering not pushing yourself too hard?)
"I can't imagine a game where we don't try to win. And right now, we're thinking about it one game at a time. Right now, we're thinking about how to win against Kashiwa. We're not thinking too much about preserving someone's physical strength somewhere. Our goal is to win the next match without losing any time. We have been performing well recently, so we will continue to work positively and believe that we can do that until the end of the year."
(There was talk that Kashiwa's defense is good, but if you take risks in order to score a goal against a team like that, I think your chances of scoring a goal will increase, but I also think that your chances of conceding a goal from a counter will also increase. That's the balance. What do you think?)
“I think we should take risks at this stage of the season.I think our approach will be similar to the one we used against Yokohama F･Marinos the other day.One point is not enough for us, so we need to make sure we get three points. I would like to take on the challenge while taking the necessary risks.”
(What do you want to focus on when you take risks and go on the offensive against an opponent with a strong defense? Don't rush, use the outside and inside while swinging well, or aim behind the opponent's defense line.) I'm sure there are many things to think about, but what does Coach Maciej want from his players?
"You've already said everything, thank you (lol). That's the answer. I think all of those elements are important, but if you're going to place importance on one, I think it's best not to rush. I will play without rushing, but I think we have to maintain a high level of intensity.For me, the good situation is that the injured players are returning.Tomo Okubo (Tomoaki) also played in the game the other day. Some players may be able to return in the next game.I hope to show an even more powerful offense in Friday's game than in recent games.''
(I think discipline is important at the end of an attack, but don't you also need performances that surprise the opponent?)
“I think the imagination of the players is important when they enter the final zone. In Zone 1 and Zone 2, where they build up, they can play while maintaining their own shape. However, in the final third Once you get into the game, the attitude of each player becomes important.You have to make good judgments about which form to use while watching the opponent's reaction.I'm getting better in that aspect as well, each time I play a match. I think"
(When I watched the public training yesterday, I got the impression that Shoya Nakajima and Hiroki Abe were making a comeback, but how are they responding?)
“They are both very creative players, and in the match against Kashiwa we will likely have to keep the ball for a long time, but even in those games, once you get into the final third, you will need to come up with a variety of ideas. , for example, it may be an ideal environment for Shoya Nakajima."
(We talked about not being rushed and maintaining intensity as important factors, but players tend to pass too much when given instructions, or rush too quickly when given instructions to be aggressive, and players' psychology I think it will be difficult. How is Coach Maciej trying to control the situation?)
"You need patience to create a situation where you can speed up. Until then, you have to do it without rushing. You can't make a quick attack every time, so I think it's important to speed up at the right time. For example: When you draw out your opponent, a gap is created, so you increase your speed to exploit that gap. Another scene where strength is needed is when making transitions. When you lose the ball. Good reactions and high intensity are required. If you do that well, you can prevent the opponent's counterattack. I think the players understand that as well. First of all, play without haste. It's about providing strength where it's needed."
(Takahiro Sekine, who was used as a full-back in the match against Yokohama F. Marinos, jokingly said, ``I didn't receive very detailed instructions.'') How much information and words are given, whether it's recruiting players or training? I think this is something to be very careful about, but what do you think about it?)
“Taka (Sekine) has played in that position in the past, so I expected how he would perform. Also, the two consecutive games against Yokohama F. Marinos were in a very short period of time. In many cases, the instructions given in the first game were directly applied to the second game, and before the second game, we did not give too many instructions to the players. The more you know, the better you can imagine what kind of performance you can expect, so you can do it without having to give a lot of detailed instructions. Personally, I can't help but compare now to when the season started. However, the amount of advice and instructions I give to the players has decreased.
(The moment the match against Yokohama FC in the previous round ended, I was reminded of 2007.The Reds lost against Yokohama FC and missed out on the championship, but in 2007, they were in first place at the end of the 29th round. There was a 10-point difference between the Reds and the third-place Kashima Antlers. Coach Maciej would understand what it means to have a 10-point difference with five games remaining, but it was Kashima who won the championship. They played against the Reds in their remaining five games and won.The Reds have a match left against the leaders Vissel Kobe this season.I think it's a very interesting situation.The difference between Kobe and the Reds is currently 8 points. Point: First, how do you feel when you hear this story about the past?)
“I think this was a story that proves that anything can happen until the end.Especially in the J League, there are no easy games, and there are many games where you don't know the outcome until the end.The players always have lockers. In the room, I am emphasizing that we will not give up and that we will believe and fight until the end.If we can recreate the situation in 2007 in a positive sense, I think it will be a great thing.''
(It would be amazing if they could accomplish exactly that, but on the other hand, in the remaining five games of the 16 seasons from 2007 to last year, a total of 80 games, the Reds had 24 wins, 26 losses, and 30 draws, a win rate of only 30%. I've never done that. I think you need 5 consecutive wins to complete the story?)
“Since the start of the season, we have been moving toward the dream of the whole club, our fans and supporters, and we are now at the point where many things will be decided. This is also part of our past history. We would like to use all the power we have and do everything we can to move towards that goal. Also, I would like to thank the fans and supporters after the match against Yokohama F. Marinos the other day. People were chanting ``We are REDS!'' and I can still hear it. Looking at their reactions, I felt strongly that the fans and supporters of the Reds were hungry for a trophy. I believe there is only one direction we should go.”
(Isn't Urawa Reds' biggest tactic a packed stadium?)
"I think it's very important. If the second match against Yokohama F. Marinos had been played in an empty stadium, we might not have been able to turn the tables. Fans, supporters, players. , and I think the club is one."
(Atsuki Ito was participating in the Japan national team's activities, but he did not play in yesterday's game against Tunisia, and he looked unusually disappointed. I hope he will show off his feelings with the Reds.) Do you know it?)
``I've already talked to Atsuki, and he said the atmosphere was good and he's in good condition, so I think we can expect him to play well on Friday.''
(What do you expect from Ito?)
“Right now, I think Atsuki is fresh and has enough physical strength. I expect him to be a strength for the team both offensively and defensively. He can make good passes and assists, and he can also take shots himself. He can also hit and score goals. I think the whole team can play with more confidence when Atsuki is on the team.”
(Ito's rivals on the Japanese national team are world-class players such as Wataru Endo, who plays for England's Liverpool FC, and Hidemasa Morita, the mainstay of Portugal's Sporting Clube de Portugal.) These players are the standard. What do you think Ito needs to do to become a mainstay on the Japanese national team?
“I think Atsuki has started to consistently show good performances this season, but I think he will get even better as he continues to do so for a longer period of time.As he gains experience, he will develop a sense of responsibility for the team’s results. If he becomes a bigger player, I think he can play in an even better team than Liverpool.''
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