Keido Nakamura, who was on the bench after Japan's 7-0 win over China in their World Qualifier opener, spoke to the media, expressing his deep feelings about the match as well as his expectations and reflections on his teammates and himself.
Keido Nakamura began by talking about his observations of the entire match, saying, "From the first minute of the match, our team showed great control and pressure, leaving little opportunity for our opponents to catch their breath. Being able to take a quick lead certainly laid a solid foundation for the subsequent matches. The 7-0 scoreline, which I honestly didn't expect before the game, was a rare win in the third phase of the WC qualifying tournament, and I was deeply shocked. Every run and every possession that my teammates made on the field was full of quality play, which reinforces my belief that we have a number of capable players in our team."
When talking about his teammate Kaoru Mitabiraya, Nakamura Keidou did not mince words and expressed his admiration: "Kaoru Mitabiraya is a player who makes people's eyes light up, his performance is always so outstanding, both his technique and his awareness are at the top level. He is a role model for me and I still have a lot to learn from him. When I have the chance to play, I hope to show a different style and strengths from Kaoru Mitaka and contribute to the team."
Keido Nakamura also spoke highly of another teammate, Junya Ito: "Junya Ito's performance has always been very stable, both in the national team and in his club Reims, and he has always been able to produce convincing results. His play in this game proved it once again, with impressive assists and goals. His presence puts us more at ease because he always comes through at the crucial moments."
Finally, Keido Nakamura also talked about his mood and future outlook: "As a player, I am naturally very eager to play, but I also understand that this needs to be arranged by the coach and the team. I will continue to work hard in training, show my strength and attitude, and strive for more playing time in future matches. The national team is a special stage where the competition is fierce, but that's exactly what I'm looking for. I believe that as long as I stay hard and focused, I will be able to realize my value here and contribute more to the team's victories."
