On the 3rd, the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League Opening Event" was held in Tokyo ahead of the start of the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League season, and players representing all 20 J1 clubs gathered at the venue. Urawa Reds 'Shusaku Nishikawa participated and spoke about his enthusiasm for the opening match against Gamba Osaka, which is scheduled for four days later.





第一部のステージイベントでは、各クラブの選手たちがトークセッションを繰り広げた。

西川は、J1歴代最多出場記録更新がかかる新たなシーズン開幕への意気込みを聞かれ、「毎シーズン新鮮な気持ちでJリーグ開幕を迎えられています。相手は素晴らしいチームですが、良いスタートを切るためには勝ちたいですし、そのために準備をしていきたいと思います。最多出場記録という自分の個人的な記録よりもチームの勝利が一番だと思うので、勝ち続けながら達成できたら」と、自らの記録よりもチームの勝利を第一に考える姿勢を示した。



In the second part, the participants split into booths for each match-up to handle media inquiries (group interviews).
When asked about his impression of Gamba Osaka their opponent in the opening match, Nishikawa said, "They have a new manager, but they have won an Asian title (AFC Champions League 2 2025/26), so I think they have gained confidence. The match against Gamba Osaka is called a national derby, and I think it will be a clash of wills rather than tactics, so it is important to approach it with an attitude that will excite the fans and supporters."

When asked again about breaking the J1 League record, Nishikawa said, "Of course, I feel the expectations of those around me, and honestly, I feel the pressure to live up to those expectations. I don't think it will be easy to get Trial, so I think that working hard in practice to be in better condition and to perform well will lead to me still wanting to grow and being able to grow, and I practice with the understanding that I can't just maintain the status quo. I answered this question before the start of the Centennial League (where appearances were not counted), but regardless of whether it is added to the record or not, I play each Trial as if it were my last. Now that we are starting a new season, I feel refreshed, and I see this as an opportunity. First and foremost, I want to contribute to the team's victory, so I hope I can be a part of that."



8月開幕・6月閉幕の秋春制となる2026/27明治安田Jリーグ。チームは約3週間にわたる沖縄での「2026/27シーズン 夏季トレーニングキャンプ Supported by Juice」を終え、8月1日に行われた、Juiceスペシャルマッチで実戦を通して調整を行い、開幕への準備を進めてきた。

シーズン移行後初めて迎えるリーグ開幕。7日(金)19:30キックオフ、アウェイでのガンバ大阪戦で勝利を目指し、新たなシーズンのスタートを切る。

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