2024-03-01 09:57:18
On March 1st, Pair coach Matthias Hegumo’s press conference was held online, expressing his enthusiasm for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 2 match against Tokyo Verdy[MATCH PARTNER Porras Group]to be held at Saitama Stadium on the 3rd (Sunday). Told.
(I heard that in the second half of the match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the previous round, “we were instructed to move forward by connecting closely from the back.” I think Hiroshima was a team with a strong high press, but why did they let the opponent play out their strengths?) Have you thought about using tactics?)
“I think things went pretty well in the first half.In the second half, we tried to hold onto the ball more and push it into the opponent’s half, but things didn’t go well in the beginning.We also didn’t make long passes. This instruction was made while we were trying to use both short passes. This is something that we would like to continue to develop as a team. We ended up playing with only long passes just because the opponent was pressuring us with high pressure. I don’t think we can do that. Among them, I want to try short passes and make plays that are difficult for the opponent to predict.”
(Coach Mattias has won the league in Sweden, and although the Reds have a strong history in cup competitions, they have not had good results in the league.What do you think is important to win in the league? Are you there?)
“I think it’s about stability. It’s important to continue showing strong plays, such as attacking plays and creating chances, in a consistent manner every game.Also, defensively, we need to be well-balanced and be able to defend while moving forward. In the end, I think it is necessary to increase the intensity in practice so that we can continue to demonstrate it in matches.For example, in our practice, we try to increase the intensity from the first day. If we can establish a culture of practice, I think we will be able to perform at a high level in games.”
(How satisfied are you with the team at the moment?)
“As I said after the last game, some players were a little late or out of action due to injuries, so I think they need time to adjust. I think it takes a little more time to show the level of intensity that can be maintained for 90 minutes. However, against a good team like Hiroshima, we were able to create eight chances. Our possession rate was 57 percent, so we will use that as the basis for our next development.”
(With Ola Solbakken unavailable due to injury, we thought they would use Naoki Maeda as the right winger, but in the match against Hiroshima, both wingers were Yusuke Matsuo and Takahiro Sekine. Maeda started on the bench. Reason?)
“Naoki has been doing very well since the Okinawa training camp, and I think he has a good relationship with those around him.So, he was very close to the starting lineup, but at that time, I wanted to see Matsuo’s speed. I started him. Maeda came off the bench and I thought he would be able to make a difference if he got on the pitch, and I think he did that. There is a possibility that he could start on Sunday.”
(I went to the National Stadium to watch Tokyo V vs. Yokohama F. Marinos on February 25th, and was also there for the preseason match between Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka. I will leave on-site scouting to the analysts. I’m sure there are some managers, but is Coach Mathias the type of person who wants to see it with his own eyes? Since it’s the beginning of the season, are you visiting the J League and getting a feel for the atmosphere at the stadium?
“I want to watch games live as much as possible. I can observe the players and get a feel for the tempo firsthand. Since it’s my first season, I want to watch the games of J. League teams. There were some stadiums I went to because I wanted to.As a coach, I also went to the stadium thinking I wanted to learn about this league and grow even further.”
(What was your impression of Tokyo V and the atmosphere of the National Stadium?)
“I think that having 55,000 spectators in the stadium is a fact that Japan can be proud of. I think Tokyo V is a very cohesive team.”
(After the game against Hiroshima, training was released for two days after the off-season, and I got the impression that they were training very hard for a long time. What kind of process will they go through in preparation for the match? Will there be time to recover?)
“I think that’s a very good observation. Today, at the players’ meeting, I talked about (Mihaly) Csikszentmihalyi’s flow model, which is also called the zone model in Japan, and this is about wanting to play at a high level. Then I need to increase the intensity.I want to increase the intensity while making smart demands.The other day, after a hard workout, I was still tired the next day, so I adjusted the load accordingly. As we change our style from a team that is good at defense to a team that is more aggressive, the number of sprints will naturally increase, so I think we need to increase the intensity of this. However, we want to find a balance. The players have accepted this and are moving in that direction. I think they showed a very high level of intensity in today’s practice.”
(What is the purpose of having everyone prepare for practice indoors before practice on the pitch begins?)
“Individual activations are still being done as before, but we are securing some as a team to ensure that we can start practice.If we want to increase the intensity of practice, strength training is also necessary. I also think it’s necessary to prepare the muscles. I think doing so will help prevent injuries.”
(I hope they will become a strong Reds team)
“I have heard that Saitama Stadium’s ticket sales are currently close to 51,000.I have also heard that it will be the first time in 11 years that a home opening game has exceeded 50,000 people.A lot of fans and supporters have come to visit us. I would like to show everyone my aggressive soccer style.”
(In the match against Hiroshima, Matsuo and Sekine switched positions during the match, but I heard from them that they changed their positions at their own discretion, and when they checked with coach Mathias later, he said there was no problem. Are players allowed to make decisions within a fixed team design?
“I know that Matsuo’s best side is the left side.Taka (Sekine) is also good on the left side.While there are relationships with other players, it is important to follow the game plan. I think it can sometimes work out tactically for wingers to switch places with each other. However, it may only be possible between wingers.”
(I think the ideal would be for wingers to create chances as high as possible without participating in the build-up, but if that doesn’t work, is it possible to change their position and participate in the build-up?)
“I want my wingers to be in a high position as much as possible, so they can get in behind, and at the same time create space for the inside half by pushing the opponent down. I think that in his previous plays, he often received the ball at his feet, so taking a high position is something I’m trying to get him to do, but I also want to increase the number of plays where he runs into space. The same goes for Matsuo, Taka, and Ola, and if Tomo (Tomoaki Okubo) returns, and Naoki as well, they all have different characteristics, but their plays that get behind the scenes will have a positive impact on the team. I think you can.”
(Are you saying that you want them to stay high even when the build-up doesn’t go well and the wingers have a hard time touching the ball?)
“The basic idea is to hold it high, but I would like to work on the details of coming down from there and going a little inside to receive the ball in future practice. If there is a simultaneous movement of the inside half going in behind, I don’t mind him coming down.If the player who goes in behind changes, the winger can come down, but he must make a move to go in behind. I think it would be better if there was.”
(I think you’ve seen a lot of different players in different categories, but do you think there are any common traits among players who are growing?)
“I spoke to Yota Horiuchi yesterday. I said to him, “I see in you the same things that all talented young players have in common.” Good skills, good movement, and a good perspective. He can make the first move and then the next move.He loves soccer and plays with passion.He is focused on growing and developing himself, and every day he is I also understand that it’s not a good day.Today I spoke to Junpei (Hayakawa) and we talked about Martin Odegaard from Arsenal FC.I’ve known him since he was 15 years old. , it took him five or six years to break out. He was in Real Madrid’s B team and was criticized for it, and when he went to Holland he was told he was doing something wrong. During that period he , I’ve always been able to focus on improving myself, and I’ve always had a curiosity about how I can develop. I think that’s what’s important.”
(I think you watched the footage of the match long after the match against Hiroshima ended, but once again, what were the good points of the previous match that you felt were issues, and what have you been working on this week to correct the issues?)
“The first three chances in this game were ours. I think that was good and we tried to play our own football from the start. We conceded a goal just before half-time, making it 0-1. We were very unlucky with that. I think that affected us psychologically. I don’t think we started the second half very well. We needed to make a few more long balls in terms of making connections and playing with long balls. And in the final stages of the game, if we had been a little more consistent until the end and had a little more luck on our side, I think we could have scored two or three points.The relationships between the players in the final third. We have been practicing and want to improve our sharpness in that area.Depending on the time of day, we were left open, so I hope we can defend while monitoring the situation. And if we can defend tighter, I think that will lead to long counters and short counters.In any case, whether it’s offense or defense, it’s all about the relationships between the players.”
(You described Tokyo V as a cohesive team, but in what specific aspects do you feel they are cohesive? How are you preparing for the match against Tokyo V?)
“Are you from Tokyo V? Just kidding (lol). They were organized in a 4-4-2, and the pressing started from the top two, and in some cases the center backs would come forward to defend. Against a team like this, I think it’s effective to have a running ability that can get behind the field.I also hope to be able to create two-on-one situations in all areas of the pitch.”
(I think Solbakken and Okubo joined the general training last week and this week, but what is the current situation? How soon will they be able to return to actual action?)
“As for Ola, he has returned to full practice and has started to prepare for the game, but he suffered a little bruise in yesterday’s practice, and today was different, but we will have to see how he is tomorrow.He will be on the bench. There is a possibility that Tomo will be able to participate. Tomo has also returned to practice and was complaining of some ankle symptoms, but I think he will be able to practice fully from next week. Both of them will be able to do the full menu from next week. I think we can do that, and Ola could be in the squad for Sunday’s game.”
(On the 3rd, you will take command at Saitama Stadium for the first time. What do you think about the expectations, the cheers from the fans and supporters, and the enthusiasm for your first victory?)
“I saw 5,000 to 6,000 Reds fans and supporters during the Hiroshima game, and I think I might be able to meet around 55,000 fans and supporters at this game, so I’m really looking forward to it. I believe that our fans and supporters are top-class in quality, even compared to the Premier League.We want to deliver good, attacking football.We want to make it something that everyone can enjoy.And I hope to show players who are not afraid to try.”
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