Recently, the Japanese attacker in the Real Sociedad team, Kubo Kenyoung, was interviewed by the media and shared in-depth his experience and journey in the Spanish soccer world in these two years.
Talking about his growth at Real Sociedad, Kubo Kenyoung first expressed his deep gratitude to head coach Alguacil. He mentioned that although he did not feel the same level of trust in the Japanese national team, at Real Sociedad, Coach Alguacil and his team gave him full trust and support. This trust is not only reflected in the matches where he starts and takes responsibility, but also in the daily training through intense training to help him break through.
Kubo Kenyoung also looks back on the early days of his soccer career and how those days of being compared to Lionel Messi put a lot of pressure on him. However, he emphasized that he just wants to be the unique Kubo Kenyoung and not a copy of anyone. From Mallorca and Getafe to Villarreal and now Real Sociedad, each loan experience has allowed him to gain a wealth of experience in the game and gradually grow into the man he is today.
As for the field position, Kubo Jianying confessed that he has a love for the No.10 position, but he has also shown good adaptability in Real Sociedad and is willing to play any position according to the team's needs. He is eager to make his debut in important matches and become the protagonist on the field, winning the fans' love and recognition with his passes and performances. He believes that in soccer, nationality is not a criterion to measure a player's merit, only talent and performance are decisive factors.
Additionally, Kubo Kenyoung spoke about the controversy surrounding his celebratory gesture in the derby. He clarified that it was not out of mockery of his opponent, but rather a joking bet with his teammates. He apologized for the resulting upset to Athletic Bilbao fans and stressed that he will always respect his opponents.
At the end of the interview, Kubo expressed his vision for the future. He longs to play in the Champions League again, comparing it to "going to a good restaurant and eating good food", which is always a memorable experience. This desire for a higher stage will undoubtedly motivate him to continue to work hard and bring more exciting moments to the fans in the coming matches.
