[Domestic soccer news]DAZN’s “Atsuto Uchida’s FOOTBALL TIME #110”. Yasuyuki Konno of Nankatsu SC appeared this time.
Mr. Atsuto Uchida, the program MC, will be absent during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 because he is in the field for work. Nankatsu SC’s Yasuyuki Konno was selected from among the substitute candidates submitted by program viewers. In addition, Atsuto Uchida has appeared remotely as a “guest”.
The theme this time is the match against Spain in the 3rd round of Group E, which will be held early in the morning of the 2nd in Japan time.
Looking at the performance of the Spanish national team so far, Konno evaluated, “It’s a high level of perfection. They’re seriously coming to win the championship. The composition of the midfield is as good as Busquets, Xavi, and Iniesta.” He seems to feel that his level is so high that it is no exaggeration to say that he is the strongest class in history.
Uchida said he watched Germany vs Spain from the stands. It seems that what he felt there was “the goodness of the Spanish national team.”
“Germany has been there for quite some time, but I missed all of them. They have a good standing position and high technique.It’s not just two touches, but step by step and reverse.Spain is strong, good.”
Then how should the Japanese national team fight? Konno raised the speed of the players on the front line as one point.
“Spain is also fast, so it may be difficult to win there. But we can find a chance to win by counterattacks. Junya Ito, Kaoru Mitoma, Takuma Asano, and Daizen Maeda make use of the speed of the opponents. I want you to cut through the center backs.”
On the other hand, Uchida reveals the idea that “set plays” hold the key.
“As Ima-chan said, it’s going to be a fast attack. But I think there are a few scenes where we can’t go all the way to the end. That’s when we get fouls. In the previous game against Germany, the set-piece defense was a little suspicious. If I get it and create some chances in the set-pieces after that.At the moment, there are no chances in the set-pieces.I want you to prepare for that.”
After that, a deep analysis by the two former Japan representatives was unfolded.