Head Coach Tomokazu MYOJIN : "Including our league standings, we are currently without points, and we will be facing Kashima, the 2025 season champions, in a difficult away match. However, we strongly hope to use this opportunity to turn things around by securing three points. Kashima is a team that has traditionally been very competitive. Even in difficult situations, they have a powerful striker and goal scorers up front, so I think it is necessary to contain those players. Starting strong and maintaining a clean attack throughout the 90 minutes will be key to victory. I want the players to approach this match with a strong mindset. There is nothing to be afraid of, and I expect them to play boldly and confidently to secure three points away from home."

FW17 Ryoya YAMASHITA : "Kashima has high intensity, and they seem to be good at winning second balls and crossing to strong players waiting in the middle, so I want to be careful about that. In attack, I think it will be important how quickly we can win the ball back after losing it in the opponent's half. We lost to Kashiwa in the last J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP, but I want to play with confidence and a positive attitude, and I think if we win the match in front of us, the momentum will change, so first of all, I want to get three points in the J.League. If we play football that leads to victory and can secure the win here, I think we will get more than three points. To that end, I will play with a good mentality and do my best to make a difference with plays that change the flow of the game."

MF27 Rin MITO : "The team is currently struggling to find its rhythm, but everyone is of high quality and in good condition, so I think if we can increase the number of games where we keep a clean sheet and win, we'll get into a good rhythm. Kashima, our opponent this week, has good players up front, including Leonardo De Sousa Pereira(LEO CEARA), as well as some great players in midfield and strong players in the back, so I think they will be a tough opponent, but I'm looking forward to the match because I think it will be a chance for me to understand where I stand and what my strengths are. If I get to play, I want to show what I can do, and if we beat Kashima, it will give us confidence, so I want to win and ride that momentum. I think there will be many fans and supporters coming to the away game, so the whole team will do our best."