Head Coach Tomokazu MYOJIN : "Shimizu has a very clear style of play as a team. They have OH Se Hun hoon, who is tall, and they attack a lot from the flanks. Defensively, everyone is very compact and works hard from the front line, which is one of their characteristics. The Shimizu match is our first day game in a while, so first of all, we need to get into the game properly from the start. We need to neutralize their strengths, but also not become too much of an opponent. I think the key to the match will be how well we can showcase our own strengths and play our own game. I think it was very significant that we were able to win against Newcastle even with a changed lineup, and as a team, we want to do everything we can to carry that victory into the league matches."

DF4 Shinnosuke NAKATANI : "Shimizu has more talent up front compared to the J.LEAGUE 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE, so I think they are very strong in terms of being able to make substitutions, and as a team, they have a clearer understanding of what they need to do, and their style of play has become more stable. Among them, OH Se Hun hoon's height is a threat, and I think his ability to hold up the ball and then have the wingers attack with speed is their weapon, so it is important not to let them create opportunities, and even if they do, how we respond afterwards. We have been losing a lot in the league so everyone on the team wants to change that streak somehow, and we all know that we have caused hardship for our fans and supporters, so this match against Shimizu is really important. We really have to win, so I will do my best to contribute to the victory."

FW41 Yusei TOSHIDA : "Shimizu has powerful players up front and fast players on the flanks, but I think there are gaps, so it will be important whether the team can exploit those gaps and whether I can move to seize those split-second opportunities. We haven't won a few matches in the league so far, but I think one win would change the momentum, and if I score a goal, the chances of winning will increase, so I want to put my body on the line up front and do my best for the team to win. I think it's important for a FW to produce results and get numbers no matter what, so scoring a goal against Newcastle was a big deal, but it's meaningless if I don't score in J1 as well, and whether it's the ACL or J1, I want to play with the mindset of scoring goals in the match in front of me."