Q: I don't think you were able to show much of what you'd been working on throughout camp in today's game, but what were your goals in preparing for the game?
Head Coach: "Regarding this match, we put a lot of pressure on Marinos' unique way of moving the ball, and we tried to steal the ball as high up as possible, and I think that was the case for the first goal. Another aim was to steal the ball and attack quickly. However, although I had told them before the match that we needed to attack slowly and attack quickly, there were some scenes where we lost the ball because we attacked too quickly in a place where we should have been slower, so that's something to reflect on from today's match. We've been talking about attacking quickly when we need to, ever since the start of the year, but I think we haven't yet come to a consensus on that point."

Q: What did you think about the defense today, including the new player, Young-Gwon?
Head Coach: "For example, I think we showed the technique to dodge pressure from the opponent and the power of passing today. In the first half, when we conceded three goals, the team was a little heavy at the back, so I would like to see them work on controlling the line there and pushing forward. When the players in front were applying pressure, we were unable to move up there, and the midfield became a little stretched out, which allowed the other team to pick up the second ball, so I would like them to work on that as well."

Q: "Today, Taka was used as a defensive midfielder. Was that because you thought Konno wasn't in the best of shape?
Head Coach Miyamoto: "I spoke with Konno about his condition and he said that he wasn't at 100% yet, so against an opponent like today, we need the ability to cover long distances in the midfield, and I expected Taka to bring that power to the game."

Q: "There were times when he stole the ball in the midfield and made some good attacks, which showed off Taka's strengths, but on the other hand, his defense was weak when he was pushed out to the side. What is your overall assessment of Taka and what are your expectations for him in the future?"
Head Coach Miyamoto: "This is only his 13th J1 appearance, so it's difficult to expect a lot from him, but as he grows, I want him to develop his strength in certain situations, avoid being caught out at key moments, and his ability to move the ball well in the flow of a game. I also think he had good points, like picking up loose balls. That's how I evaluate him."

Q: "Endo has been in the starting lineup for the opening game for 20 consecutive years. What do you think about how amazing it is that he has been able to play in the opening game for such a long time? What was Endo's condition in the preseason? What is your assessment of today's game?"
Miyamoto, the Head Coach, said, "I think that Endo has been working on the preparations for this opening game since the preseason, using his own adjustment methods. As for today's game, for example, when we pushed the opponent back a little in the second half, there were some scenes where we scattered the ball and sent it to the most unwelcome places. However, as I said before, in the first half, the football was played quickly, and I think that as a team, there were few scenes where Yatto's strengths could be seen."