Head Coach DANIEL POYATOS : "The match against Nam Dinh was a tough one, including the travel, but I think the players fought well. For the match against Kobe, we worked hard to get the players back in shape and made thorough preparations, and I told the players to try to dominate the match. Kobe will be equipped with some of the league's best players, including Osako, Muto, Tourel, and Ideguchi, and each player will play with an impact. Also, if we give them even a momentary gap, they can be defeated, so we need to be careful about that, and I think it will be important in the match to make the most of even the slightest advantage. I think it will be a difficult match, but I have complete confidence in my players, so I am sure they will do their best."

FW11 ISSAM JEBALI "We had the ACL2 match on Wednesday, but since returning home I have been working hard to recover, so I am feeling good and have no physical problems. Kobe is a team that uses high pressure and seeks one-on-one duels, so I think duels will be the key. Also, Osako gets a lot of the ball, so we have to block that first. To do that, it will be very important for us to have possession of the ball, so I think that will be a key point. If they use high pressure, then it will be important to be able to turn the ball around, so I think my strength will be useful. I want to show all the ability I have, and since we are playing at home, I will fight with all my heart and soul to deliver three points to the fans and supporters."

MF27 Rin MITO "When I play in the match, it will be my first time playing against Kobe (in a league match), so I am really looking forward to seeing how much I can do. Kobe have some very good players, and I have the impression that they are simply strong. Kobe will use a lot of long balls, and each and every aspect will be important, such as close-quarters play, second ball play, and not losing in one-on-one situations, so I think the key to winning a match is not only fighting as an organization, but also for each individual player to beat the opponent. We have two home games left in the league, including the Kobe match, so I want to win them all and experience the cheers that can only be experienced at Panasonic Stadium Suita together with our fans and supporters, so I will do my best to win."