The opening match of this season will be played at Sanfrecce New Stadium in Hiroshima, where they will face Urawa Red Diamonds.Three Arrows have finished third in the last two seasons, so many people are optimistic that they will be able to win the championship this season.
The strength of the three arrows lies in their high pressure and quick counter-attack, but they seem to lack a little quality in terms of grasp.Having said that, they are now maturing and I look forward to seeing the chemistry of the new players.
Keisuke is a goalkeeper with high overall ability. He will definitely play an important role in defense. The last foot of striker Makoto Mitsuda is precise and has the ability to create opportunities. He will play a key role in the team's attack.
As for Urawa Red Diamonds, the three arrows' opponents, they are also seen as one of the contenders this season, and they will hope to win the championship again since 2006.
I expect them to be more aggressive than last season, focusing on a pair of wingers and taking the initiative to attack.I believe they are also happy to get a point away from home in this difficult opening game.
The Red Diamonds have a number of offensive players this season, and I think the key to their success in this game is whether Koizumi can provide a good delivery to his teammates on the front line.
