Player Yasuki KIMOTO WEB Interview

INTERVIEW2022.1.24

Player Yasuki KIMOTO WEB Interview

Q: It was mentioned that you have a personality that takes time to adapt. How has your experience been during the camp?
A, I think I'm gradually increasing my opportunities to talk with the players and I feel like I'm fitting into the team, including during meals.

Q, I think it's a bright team, so I didn't have much trouble.
A, yes. Everyone is nice and there are many young players, so I have the impression that it is a very lively team.

Q: How does it look like the practice is progressing at a fast tempo?
A, I am doing it very compactly, and it is easy to do because it is speedy when moving to the next practice. I think it's a good practice because I can do it with high intensity even in a short time.

Q, Are there any characteristics of Coach Albert's training?
When it's time to do it, the switch between on and off is impressive. Because I value the ball, I feel that I can also grow myself.

Q: How do you feel about playing with Morishige?
A, I have been practicing with Morishige player for about a week, and I realized once again that the level is high. There are many things to absorb, so I am looking forward to practicing every day, and I want to continue learning from now on.

Q: How do you feel about the training match?
A, since we are training in tough conditions, there are still many areas for improvement, but I want to continue doing what I have been doing in practice this past week, as it has been beneficial for both myself and the team.

Q: Are there any instructions from Coach Albert on how to spend time outside of practice?
A, there are no restrictions outside of practice. I act according to my own thoughts and take good care of my body.

Q, how has the progress been so far?
A, there is an impression that we are aiming for a very attractive football. We were able to show some good points even in practice matches, and we feel a great sense of accomplishment.

Q, considering your experience at Cerezo Osaka, what do you think is important when it comes to positional play?
A, you always need to think about the opponent's position and how they apply pressure. In that sense, it is very important to be able to understand the distance and position with the surroundings when there is no ball, so we are consciously working on practicing and playing games in those areas.

Q, is your experience at Cerezo Osaka coming in handy?
In terms of positioning and connecting the ball carefully at my feet, which were the standing positions of Lotina's two years as a coach, I learned a lot, so in that sense, it is alive. There are also differences from Coach Albert, so there are difficulties.

Q, Albert's coach seems to have a more offensive impression.
A, I think it's different in terms of going to get it from the front in defense, and I feel a little difficulty in the height of the defense line at that time and the challenge and cover.

Q: There was a statement saying that you want to compete as a center back.
A, I have been allowed to play most of the time in the back. I will try to play in the position that the coach gives me, but for now, I have been playing in the back, so I want to show my own characteristics.

Q, I think Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA gives detailed instructions on how to receive the ball and the direction of the body.
A, being aware of the body's orientation and constantly surveying the surroundings before playing has always been emphasized, so I don't feel it's that difficult. However, I do recognize the importance of these fundamental aspects once again.

Q, please tell us what you are careful about in terms of passing from the center back in order to build up from the back line.
I think that as a center back, when the time holding the ball becomes longer, it is important to determine whether it is better for us to quickly pass the ball or to create time while carrying the ball forward.

Q: I feel a lot of respect for Morishige as a player, but at the same time, where do you want to surpass Morishige?
I don't think it's a wall that can be easily overcome, but I think I need to perform better than Morishige player in terms of my own technical skills at my feet.


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