Head Coach DANIEL POYATOS : "At the beginning of the season, Fukuoka's aim was to keep possession of the ball and advance, but since then, based on the results, Head Coach has been experimenting and I get the impression that the team has become one that works hard. For Gamba, we have to travel and it's not the best situation, but we want to fight hard in this match, just like we did in the away game against Kashima. Many people came all the way to our recent match against Toho, and I'm truly grateful to all our fans and supporters. I think there will be some difficult developments in this match, but I want to enjoy it, including those, as I lead the team. I want everyone to fight hard and enjoy themselves, and I want to bring joy to everyone."

DF2 Shota FUKUOKA "Fukuoka has many players who are very confident in their set pieces, so we need to make sure we don't give them away. We don't know if he'll play from the start, but he will be the one to start the game, so we need to deal with WELLINGTON Luis De Sousa, who will be the starting point, and how much action we can take against the opponents' strength and intensity in the ball. I think it will also be important to consider where and what kind of play we choose to make against the opponents' defense. I want to deliver a victory so that this trip is enjoyable for all the fans and supporters, and I would be very happy if they could experience the culmination of Dani's (Head Coach Poyatos) football and the fun it brings. There are three official matches left, and I think that fighting with all our might is the way to show our gratitude to Dani, and I want to show everyone the GAMBA OSAKA that Dani has built so far."

MF44 Kanji OKUNUKI "I played for 45 minutes in the Toho match, so I think I will be in a fresher state for the Fukuoka match compared to the players who played the full 90 minutes. When I play, I want to use my speed and footwork to break down the opponent's defense. Fukuoka is a team that works hard, so I want to avoid being passive and work hard to outperform them. WELLINGTON Luis De Sousa in particular is a player who can change the flow of the game, so we need to be careful not to let him take the lead all at once. We will be playing consecutive matches, but I think everyone is well prepared, and I am in good condition myself, so I want to win this match and use that to carry the momentum into the remaining two matches. I want to win these remaining three matches and contribute to the team so that we can send the Head Coach off with a smile on our face."