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ACL Group Stage MD4 Match against Pohang Maciej Skorza and Marius Hoibraten attend the official press conference the day before the match
On November 7th, Manager Maciej Skorza and Marius Hoibraten attended the official press conference the day before the AFC Champions League (ACL) 2023/24 group stage MD4 match against Pohang Steelers, held at Pohang Steel Yard, expressing their enthusiasm for the match. Told.
[Director Maciej Skorza]
``Hello everyone. Our current situation is not the best. I think it could have been better. First of all, I would like to congratulate Pohang for winning the cup. We also played in the final of the (YBC) Levain Cup, but lost, so our mental state may be a little different from Pohang.However, we are a great player for this ACL match. We have people on the team with great personalities, so mentally I think we're ready for this fight without any problems."
[Marius Hoibraten]
“Hello, everyone. I think we can head into the next game with a very positive mindset. We lost against them last time, but the fact that we have the chance to play against them again in such a short period of time means I think it was good for us.The atmosphere at practice yesterday was good, so I think we're ready for this matchup.''
[Question-and-answer session]
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. The other day, it was announced that Hiroki Sakai was injured, and as the coach said, Pohang won the cup and the Reds finished as runners-up. Pohang are doing well, Reds This seems like a bad trend, but what does the director think?)
"I think what happened this past weekend is already part of history. We are now moving on to a new game, so this is not the time to complain or lament. I think so. We want to move on to the next match. As Marius said earlier, I think we can move forward to the next game with a very positive attitude as a team. Of course, with our captain injured, It's very unfortunate. He was a very important figure in the locker, but this is life. We've played 51 games so far, and some players are probably feeling tired. , There are also incidents like injuries like this time. We have to do what we can now. We just have to manage properly and prepare the players to compete for the next game. That’s what we have to do now.”
(I have a question for Marius. I think the last game against Pohang was a game where you felt an intensity that you don't often get in the J League. I don't think Marius himself had any problems with that intensity, but as a team, I think it was a game where you felt that intensity. However, what kind of improvements would you like to make?)
"I think that's true. I think they're quite strong physically compared to the J.League. I think we have to respond well physically as well. Pohang also has weaknesses, but in the last match we showed them. We were not able to attack the ball. Before that, we have to fight to earn the right to play. By doing the so-called dirty work properly, we can earn the right to play with the ball after that. I hope to outdo my opponent in terms of fighting and show a better match than our last encounter.''
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. Are there any players who are in better condition compared to the game against Avispa Fukuoka on the 4th? I think there were other injuries besides Sakai, but among those players, are there any positive factors? Is there?)
“As Marius said, the players were very energetic in practice yesterday and I was able to see the team situation positively. I can definitely say that we are ready. Physically, the level is different from the J League, but I have experience from playing against them last time, so I'm sure they will improve in that area and become even better.''
(I have a question for Marius. In the situation where Sakai is out, I think it will be important to see how much other players, including Marius, communicate with each other to resolve difficult situations.) What do they think about the importance of sharing leadership?
“I think we will feel Sakai's absence both on and off the pitch, but I think his absence is also an opportunity for other players. I think it will be a match.”
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. I think tomorrow's match will be very important, as the top three teams from each group's first place and second place will advance to this group stage.) I think a draw would have been fine in the away game, but since they lost at home, are they thinking of trying to get 3 points at all costs? Or are they thinking of getting 3 points at all costs, or with only 2 games left, they should have 1 point in the away game? Do you have that in mind?)
“We will not think too much about the remaining games and will fight for three points in this game. One point may not be enough in this regulation, so we will do our best to win. I would like to go to
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. What kind of encouragement did Coach Maciej give you after you lost in the YBC Levain Cup final until you became a positive atmosphere?)
``The words I spoke to the players were basically inside the locker room, so I don't want to disclose too much information.However, there were many difficult situations throughout this season, but I managed them well each time. , I think we were able to move on to the next stage.The Levain Cup final is already history for us, so I think we have to think about the next thing.The only thing I have to say to the players is I will tell you, our answer to losing the final is to win the next game."
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
[Director Maciej Skorza]
``Hello everyone. Our current situation is not the best. I think it could have been better. First of all, I would like to congratulate Pohang for winning the cup. We also played in the final of the (YBC) Levain Cup, but lost, so our mental state may be a little different from Pohang.However, we are a great player for this ACL match. We have people on the team with great personalities, so mentally I think we're ready for this fight without any problems."
[Marius Hoibraten]
“Hello, everyone. I think we can head into the next game with a very positive mindset. We lost against them last time, but the fact that we have the chance to play against them again in such a short period of time means I think it was good for us.The atmosphere at practice yesterday was good, so I think we're ready for this matchup.''
[Question-and-answer session]
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. The other day, it was announced that Hiroki Sakai was injured, and as the coach said, Pohang won the cup and the Reds finished as runners-up. Pohang are doing well, Reds This seems like a bad trend, but what does the director think?)
"I think what happened this past weekend is already part of history. We are now moving on to a new game, so this is not the time to complain or lament. I think so. We want to move on to the next match. As Marius said earlier, I think we can move forward to the next game with a very positive attitude as a team. Of course, with our captain injured, It's very unfortunate. He was a very important figure in the locker, but this is life. We've played 51 games so far, and some players are probably feeling tired. , There are also incidents like injuries like this time. We have to do what we can now. We just have to manage properly and prepare the players to compete for the next game. That’s what we have to do now.”
(I have a question for Marius. I think the last game against Pohang was a game where you felt an intensity that you don't often get in the J League. I don't think Marius himself had any problems with that intensity, but as a team, I think it was a game where you felt that intensity. However, what kind of improvements would you like to make?)
"I think that's true. I think they're quite strong physically compared to the J.League. I think we have to respond well physically as well. Pohang also has weaknesses, but in the last match we showed them. We were not able to attack the ball. Before that, we have to fight to earn the right to play. By doing the so-called dirty work properly, we can earn the right to play with the ball after that. I hope to outdo my opponent in terms of fighting and show a better match than our last encounter.''
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. Are there any players who are in better condition compared to the game against Avispa Fukuoka on the 4th? I think there were other injuries besides Sakai, but among those players, are there any positive factors? Is there?)
“As Marius said, the players were very energetic in practice yesterday and I was able to see the team situation positively. I can definitely say that we are ready. Physically, the level is different from the J League, but I have experience from playing against them last time, so I'm sure they will improve in that area and become even better.''
(I have a question for Marius. In the situation where Sakai is out, I think it will be important to see how much other players, including Marius, communicate with each other to resolve difficult situations.) What do they think about the importance of sharing leadership?
“I think we will feel Sakai's absence both on and off the pitch, but I think his absence is also an opportunity for other players. I think it will be a match.”
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. I think tomorrow's match will be very important, as the top three teams from each group's first place and second place will advance to this group stage.) I think a draw would have been fine in the away game, but since they lost at home, are they thinking of trying to get 3 points at all costs? Or are they thinking of getting 3 points at all costs, or with only 2 games left, they should have 1 point in the away game? Do you have that in mind?)
“We will not think too much about the remaining games and will fight for three points in this game. One point may not be enough in this regulation, so we will do our best to win. I would like to go to
(I have a question for Coach Maciej. What kind of encouragement did Coach Maciej give you after you lost in the YBC Levain Cup final until you became a positive atmosphere?)
``The words I spoke to the players were basically inside the locker room, so I don't want to disclose too much information.However, there were many difficult situations throughout this season, but I managed them well each time. , I think we were able to move on to the next stage.The Levain Cup final is already history for us, so I think we have to think about the next thing.The only thing I have to say to the players is I will tell you, our answer to losing the final is to win the next game."
[Urawa Reds Official Media (URD:OM)]
