Reo Hatate: “Compared to the game against El Salvador, we need higher intensity in the game against Peru. I would like to prepare well for the game while assuming various situations. I don’t know which position to play in the game, so I attach importance to simulation.
“Now Kaoru Mitoma is leading our team well, but I want to show my own value through play without being satisfied with that reality. Not rely on Mitoma lead our team, I want to play with him on equal footing.”
Kyogo: “I want to play for our team while aiming for catching opponent off guard.”
We hear from the manager and Japan national side teammates on the Celtic Stars on the next page…
