As Kobe Victory ship is about to start a friendly match against English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, Takahiro Ogihara, the core of the team's midfield, attended the pre-match press conference and gave his thoughts on the upcoming opponents, his personal experience, and the star players in the opposing team.
Takahiro Ogihara was full of gratitude when he talked about his connection with Tottenham Hotspur manager Postecoglou. He said, "Coach Postecoglou has had a profound impact on my soccer career. Without meeting and mentoring him, it's hard to imagine that I could have grown into what I am now. Even though I have left that team, I have always wanted the opportunity to show my coach the results of my growth. This time against Tottenham is a great opportunity for me to give my all and fight in the style of Kobe Victory ship to prove to the coach that I have improved."
Speaking about the upcoming match with Asian star Son in the Tottenham Hotspur lineup, Takahiro Ogihara showed great anticipation and respect. He humbly said: "I am not in a position where I can freely comment on Son, but as the same Asian, I have a lot of respect for him. His brilliant achievement in the world's top league, honored as the top scorer, is a good proof that his technical and mental qualities are outstanding. I particularly admire the precision of his two-footed shots, and his calmness and decisiveness at crucial moments is impressive. It is a great honor and expectation for me to be able to play alongside him in the same game as the same Asian."
