Takuma Asano: Junya Ito's breakthrough will become a weapon to fight China again, and we are fully prepared

According to Yahoo Japan, Takuma Asano, who is preparing for the round of 12 with the Japanese team recently, was interviewed by the media and talked about some views on himself and the Japanese team.

Talk about your own state

Despite being quarantined for a while, I was motivated to train to stay in shape during this time, and my form was a bit down, and it was a bit sad to feel like I was going to get back to my best after meeting the team.

Talk about being drafted into the national team

Scoring my first goal of the season in Bochum lifted my spirits and was able to join the team with enthusiasm and good form. Regarding being called up to the national team, I am ready for the challenge and hope to help the team achieve more.

When I was not called up for the national team, I was always determined that I could one day return to the national team, not caring what the people around me were doing, I would only firmly aim all the way forward.

Talk about the absence of players such as Maya Yoshida and Kenyo Fuan

The absence of Maya Yoshida and Kenhiro Fuan will indeed have a certain impact on the team, especially the backline, they are currently the best backcourt partner of the Japanese team, and the absence will increase the pressure on the defenders sharply, but fortunately, the other two were recruited in time for the national team. In the captain's absence, the other players try to share his responsibilities. As a frontcourt player, you have to aim at scoring goals and try to make the pressure on other teammates less stressful through attack.

Talk about the first hand-to-hand victory over the Chinese team

Remember that the game through Junya Ito's breakthrough allowed Daisuke to also break through the opponent's goal. Their combination will become one of the options on the Japanese team's offensive line, and sometimes this breakthrough is needed to raise the opponent's defense line.

If I can play, I will try to find holes in the opponent's defense on the court and seize the opportunity to strike a fatal blow. In the 90 minutes of the game, the opponent will more or less have some loopholes, which requires the keen insight of the players.

Talk about himself often playing as a substitute for the national team

When the bench is on standby, players need to watch the game while thinking about what they need to do to help the team if they play, and they must be aware before playing. No matter how you play, once you play, you must spare no effort to devote yourself to the game in 100% state and let your teammates rest assured.

(Jaden)