Japan National Football Team World Camp Asian Qualifier Training Camp Saitama Oct 7 21:18

The representative from Japan, who is preparing for the second Asian qualifier in the soccer World Cup Qatar this month, has started a training camp.

Japan started a training camp in Saitama City on the 7th, and before the practice, they contacted more than 60 local elementary school students at the request of the players.

In the mini-game, 13 players, including midfielders Shoya Nakajima and Ko Endo, played with elementary school students and shared a joy with a high touch when the goal was decided.

The exercise was a light menu such as running and lifting, and the players adjusted in a relaxed atmosphere.

Immediately after the practice, the 18-year-old, a well-known 18-year-old who made his debut in Japan at the second youngest match in history, joined together, and a great cheer from the gathered supporters.

Director Moriichi Haichi said, “Since the players wanted to contribute to society, this time a contact with the children was planned. In the second qualifying, the best preparations were made for individuals and teams to make the best. I want to do it. "

Japan ranked 31st in the world ranking Qatar tournament Asian second round qualifying, and the world ranking 31st was the second round of the game this month, Mongolia 183th in Saitama Stadium and the third game on the 15th in the away world. Play against Tajikistan in 115th place.

Shoya Nakajima "Contributing to victory"

Midfielder Shoya Nakajima said, “It will be an important game for Japan. I want to be able to enjoy one game and grow. I want to play the best performance and contribute to the victory” It was.

I talked with elementary school students through soccer before the practice, saying, “It was a good opportunity for us and our children.

Kengo Nagai "I want to appeal as an individual"

Forward Kengo Nagai said, “The next match against Mongolia is an opportunity to do at home. "I want to change the touch of the power into power."

Ko Endo "I want to improve my condition and win"

Midfielder Ko Endo said, “I just need to be in good condition and I can try to break the opponent I ’ve pulled on the attack side, so that I can win.”

As for being in touch with elementary school students through soccer before practice, “I wanted to give a dream because I was playing soccer with a professional player when I was little. talked.