"Kosuke OTA"

(Please review today's game)
"It was good to be able to play for 90 minutes in the early stages of the season.
But more importantly, I am happy that we were able to win today's game as a team. The team atmosphere is also really good, so that's the most exciting thing."

(How do you rate your own performance?)
"Even in this hot weather, my body was moving well. I was able to create many chances from set pieces and also got an assist, so personally I think it was good."

(What do you want to focus on before the opening?)
"I think the most important thing is for the team, including myself, to be able to start the season without any injuries.
The team building will be done by coach Masaru HASEGAWA, so we just have to trust and follow him.
I think there will be more practical training in the second camp, so we want to create a winning team by building strong combinations there."

"Takefusa KUBO"

(Substituted in the middle, but what are your thoughts on today's game?)
"It was the second game of the season, but we were able to win both games. There are only a few games left until the opening match, but I think we are playing well."

(I am spending my time at the top team's camp)
"I have been playing for the top team since last November, and through the first camp and away games, I feel that I have become closer to the players.
As we spend more time playing together, I am starting to understand the characteristics of the players around me, and they are also starting to understand my own characteristics.
In that sense, I think it has become easier to communicate both on and off the pitch."

(Please tell us your goal for this season)
"I want to contribute to the team's victory as much as possible and make it a leap year for both the team and myself."

"Summary of Tokyo - Kenta HASEGAWA Coach's Press Conference"

"It was hot (laughs), I didn't expect it to be this hot. However, I want to take the positive aspect of being able to play the game in this situation."
Bayankara FC had a difficult situation in the match the day before yesterday, but they have been the champions of the previous season and have played wonderful football. They were also turned around. I think it was good that they were able to play an aggressive game at this time.

We would like to express our gratitude to all those involved in Indonesian football, fans and supporters, as well as the coach and players of Bayangkara FC. We hope to use this experience to contribute to our team upon returning home and strive for a successful season.

"Q&A"
Q: What is important when using young players?
'It is important to use it boldly. Of course, there are risks, but it will be a good experience for them. It also takes courage for the side that appoints them, but I think it is very important to use them boldly.'

Q=Give advice to young Indonesian players.
"I don't know about personality and such, so it's difficult to give specific advice, but I would like to be told not to be afraid of failure."
I don't intend to consciously use young players, but of course, the side that uses them understands that they will make mistakes.

I think the coach of Bayankara FC is also talking about it. As they continue to challenge, failures should become blood and flesh. I want them to keep challenging without fear of failure.

Q=I think that during the Gamba Osaka era, players like Yosuke IDEGUCHI, Takefusa KUBO, and Takashi USAMI, who are active in Europe, were nurtured. Are there any players with similar potential in FC Tokyo?
"FC Tokyo also has talented players. For example, Canini, who came on in the second half, is considered promising for the future. However, I think what comes next is important. How he approaches training and playing in matches. I believe he is entering a very crucial period in determining whether he can become a world-class player."
I haven't come this time, but there are several other promising young players, so I'm looking forward to the future.

Q=What is your impression of Bayankara FC players?
"I played against Persija Jakarta before, but I think the level of Indonesian football has improved significantly compared to that time. I had the same impression when I played against a team from Thailand in the ACL. Not only foreign players, but the level of players from each country has also improved."
It is becoming difficult for Japanese teams to win against Thai teams. I feel that there has been a good wave of soccer in Indonesia in recent years.

Q=Try playing a game and see the impression of the stadium.
'I was impressed by the stadium where I can concentrate on soccer... There are also LED lights, and I thought it was a stadium with the latest facilities for the Asian Games.'

Q=Was there any player in Bayangkara FC that you wanted to call to FC Tokyo?
"This player didn't have the luxury of watching the opposing team's players in a way that would make you say, 'Wow, they're good.' It was a game where they were fully occupied just watching their own team's players."
I would like to review the footage again and if there are players like that, I would like to talk to the strengthening department.

Q=According to our information, Kubo is called the Messi of Japan, but what is Hasegawa coach's impression of Kubo after actually seeing him?
"I think he is a player with great talent. I have been watching Doan since he was young, and I have also been watching Ideguchi since high school, but I think he is a player who is not inferior."
He is still a first-year high school student, but he has extraordinary talent to score 2 goals when he enters the game in the second half today. However, as I mentioned earlier, this is an important period. We need to nurture him properly as a club and as staff so that he can become a player who represents Japan and carries Japan in the future."

"Summary of Bayangkara FC, Coach Simon Alexander McMenemy's Press Conference"

"I think today's match was very enjoyable. We needed to play like the 2017 champions of Indonesia, and I think we were able to prove that."

FC Tokyo is a top-level team in Asia. I think we had a good game against our opponents, Bayangkara FC. Especially the scene where we turned the game around in the second half was very exciting, and the team performed very well. I am very satisfied with the second half.

And, despite the tough schedule this time, we started with six players under the age of 23. This is not only for the club, but also for the future of Indonesian football as representatives of Indonesia. It was a very good game.

《Q&A》
Q=What are the differences in playing between Japan and Indonesia?
'There were differences in terms of skills, but more importantly, I think the overall improvement of the Indonesian football industry is necessary. Each training, play, mindset, facility, academy, etc., JFA is a league and association that Asia as a whole must learn from and emulate.'

Today, I think the feeling of facing the game and playing was great. To teach that, Bayankara FC played young players. In particular, player Sunny had just become a professional, but was able to play for a long time today.

"I believe it is important for the future of Indonesian football to nurture young talent by exposing them to such a wonderful football environment."

Q=What is the condition of GK Dawhan, who was substituted due to injury?
"I have heard that it is a neck injury. It was a very courageous play."
He is a truly amazing goalkeeper who always gives his best. I have heard that his condition is not severe, but I hope for a speedy recovery."

Q=What is the evaluation of Shiva player who was involved in 2 goals in today's match?
'Shiva player has played very well. I think his strength and potential have been further brought out by playing against a strong opponent like FC Tokyo. Looking at today's play, I think he will become a very dangerous presence in the Indonesian League 1 this season. I also expect him to score a lot.'