DOHA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) — Japan nationwide group coach Hajime Moriyasu minimize a relaxed determine in his press convention forward of Thursday’s decisive Group E match towards Spain.
Depending on the results of the opposite group recreation between Germany and Costa Rica, Japan must both draw, however most likely, beat Spain to progress to the final 16.
The coach stated he felt “no pressure, just anticipation and joy” forward of the match, and insisted he did not really feel annoyed after Japan didn’t make good after their opening win towards Germany, after they misplaced 1-0 to Costa Rica.
“I have written in my notebook the main points to say today and the first thing is that the past can’t be changed,” he stated, whereas including that he hoped for a “strong reaction.”
He accepted that Japan will most likely see significantly much less of the ball towards Spain and their possession-based recreation.
“Spain are very good physically, tactically and technically and they are a very well-rounded side under coach Luis Enrique. I have a deep understanding of the Spanish national team and the development of players, and they have made me feel that a country needs its own style and rhythm of football,” he stated.
Japan’s final assembly with Spain was within the Tokyo Olympics, and 7 members of the Japanese group that misplaced within the semifinals of that event are more likely to play on Thursday.
“That game was a big disappointment for us,” admitted Moriyasu, who however believes Asian soccer continues to enhance.
“The whole world follows European football, both tactically and physically. But the gap is narrowing. The aim of Japanese football is to win the World Cup in 2050, and I hope that tomorrow’s game will not only allow us to get out of the group, but also show what we can do in the future.”