Today, Rihito Yamamoto held an online press conference for the media to become a new member, so I will post some comments.
Comment from Rihito Yamamoto
Yamamoto: Nice to meet you. My name is Rihito Yamamoto, and I have transferred from Tokyo Verdy. I can’t do it, but I would like to heal as soon as possible and do my best to save Gamba Osaka, who is currently in a difficult situation.
Q: I believe you left Tokyo Verdy, which you belonged to from the academy, in the middle of the season.
Yamamoto: “First of all, coach Katanozaka’s soccer was attractive to me, and I thought it would match my style, so I thought about the environment where I could grow in that environment, so I decided to create this club called Gamba Osaka. I have been selected.I want to return to practice as soon as possible and communicate with everyone through soccer, and my current feeling is that I want to help Gamba Osaka.”
Q: You commented that you were attracted to Gamba Osaka’s coach Katanozaka’s soccer, but please tell us what kind of impression you have of the team Gamba Osaka.
Yamamoto: “I think it’s one of the biggest clubs in Japan, and when I was young, I remember playing a great match against Manchester United, and it’s one of the professional clubs I dreamed of when I was young. But I am really happy that I was able to join the team, and I am full of feelings that I will do it from now on.”
Q: Please tell us about a player who currently belongs to Gamba Osaka and who you are looking forward to playing with.
Yamamoto: “Usami is a player I’ve been watching on TV since I was little as a member of the Japanese national team, so I’m really looking forward to playing him. There are other players who have played for the Japanese national team, so we’re all looking forward to it.”
Q: Please tell us about Yamamoto’s goals for Gamba Osaka.
Yamamoto: “First of all, I want to play an active role in the J1 League and become a force for Gamba Osaka.
Q: Lastly, please give a message to the Gamba Osaka supporters with your own playing style and strong points.
Yamamoto: “First of all, I think that I am a player who can handle short and long passes with his left foot, and I think that he is a player who can work with vertical passes and through passes, so I would like you to see that. ”