Kawasaki Frontale recently suffered two consecutive league defeats, going down 1-2 to Nagoya Whale last Saturday. The team seems to have a lack of coordination in passing and receiving between players, and in order to improve the quality of defense, I think the team has to find a better balance between offense and defense when they have a clear advantage in possession of the ball.
Mistakes are also frequent in the front line, and they have yet to concede a goal so far this season. In addition, if the backline is to be more solid, Kenjin Orange needs to be careful with the timing of his support.
Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds thrashed Hokkaido's Gonzaga Sapporo 4-1 last week, winning five and drawing one of their last six league games. The Red Diamonds have shown a strong mentality with their stable lineup and calm tactical responses. In addition, the team has a strong bench, and substitutes often boost the team's strength quickly.
The Red Diamonds have had eight players score in the league this season. Although Tomoaki Okubo has yet to start his season, he is currently in good form. The 24-year-old captain is not only capable of breaking through with the ball and getting away from opposing defenses, but also has excellent awareness and works well with his teammates.
