[Director Ricardo Rodríguez]
“I’ve decided to break through the group stage, so I’m calm. I’d like to do my best to improve as a team. In this match, the players who haven’t had a chance to participate so far I’m thinking of being able to participate, and I’d like to have a good match and fight while thinking regarding winning the match. I also have the possibility of finishing the group stage in 1st place, so I’m going to do that. While aiming firmly, I would like to make a match that can be connected to the J League etc. following May. “
[Ataru Esaka]
“I am relieved that I have decided to break through the group stage. As Director Ricardo said, I think there will be players who have few opportunities to participate, but as a team, I want to win the final match firmly.”
[質疑応答]
(When did you know that you were breaking through the group stage? Vissel Kobe is also breaking through, but how do you feel regarding breaking through the J-League team?)
Ricardo Rodríguez
“When I was watching the match between Daegu FC vs Shandong Taishan in the same group, I learned while watching the progress of other groups. The breakthrough was decided when there were not many teams that reached the goal difference of 8 with 7 points. I understand. It was very important to win the match once morest Lion City Sailors in the previous section, and I needed a goal, but all the players who participated gave a good performance and I was aiming for it. He did a good job of winning and scoring goals.
Not only the Reds, but the teams from the J-League are representing Japan, so I think it is important to do our best to break through the group stage. Not only us but Vissel decided to break through, and I’m glad that Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F. Marinos have the possibility of breaking through. “
(What is your impression of Shandong Taishan, who has already fought once?)
Ricardo Rodríguez
“They are young teams, but I think they are a growing team in this tournament. I think they are fighting well in this group. I had a draw with the Sailors in the first match and two matches. My eyes were 2-3, but I think it’s a team that is fighting hard and playing well while growing. It’s important for us to be able to perform to the maximum. I think the opponent will definitely make corrections and it will be a difficult match, so I want to give the best performance. “
(How do you perceive the experience of this group stage? How will this experience be put to good use in the J.League?)
Ataru Esaka
“I learned a lot regarding how to fight once morest the opponents I drew by fighting ACL, and I think many players learned that I can’t win with just beautiful soccer. It’s not easy to break, but I think the ACL experience will come to life. “
(At the official press conference of Shandong Taishan, Yu Yen Wei and Lu Young Tao said, “I want to make the last game the best game.” The Reds have already decided to break through the group stage, but what kind of situation? Do you think it is desirable to have content and results?)
Ricardo Rodríguez
“I think both the content and the results are important. It is important to continue to grow as it is, and it is important to firmly accumulate what we have done in this tournament and before, and improve it. I think that with Alex Schalk and David Moberg joining, I think that this tournament has deepened the common understanding of the team’s way of thinking and ideas. We played once morest each other, but I would like to improve and fight, including those parts. I think it is important to have a good match and win in this match. We set our goals strictly. At the same time, I want to create many opportunities and take advantage of those opportunities while pushing ourselves firmly and aiming for heights. “
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD: OM)]
