A big victory, how do you feel after the game?
It feels like a big win, doesn't it? A major victory! Of course, I feel like I just felt the pressure before the game, you know, we want to win every game, it is important to get three points today, but there are indeed some twists and turns in the game.
We welcomed this game after three draws. Previous international match days also had some impact. In the past few years, we have always been inexplicably unable to win the ball during this period. Leeds fans have never given up on us in the past year or so… The away game is tough… Our fans, my goodness, how great they have been? Wow! Thank you guys, keep going. I must admit, I am very happy about it.
Can you talk about the different stages of the competition? The team started strongly but then conceded the ball.
I think we performed very strongly in the first 18 minutes of the game. We hardly gave it to the phone. I know we lost a ball, you could say there were a few chances, but that wasn't they pierced us through the organizational offense, it was more like a ball bounced around and then they hit the post, but that ball never went in.
I think losing the ball seems more dangerous than the actual situation. During that time, I think we created a lot of good opportunities that could have allowed us to score more goals. We struggled a little in the last 10 minutes, I don't know why. But they started to pass long passes, how do we defend? We did a great job and needed two critical rescues, and the last one was especially important.
The team showed strong resilience and reversed the game after conceding the ball. How important is this mentality?
Some of the things I mentioned before the game seem to have come true. One is that you have to react to conceding goals, so we keep moving forward without being discouraged. Now the team's momentum has changed in these places, but we...we've had a break, haven't we? Yes, I think this resilience and mentality are also important. You concede the ball, but you must grab it back immediately. First of all, one-on-one defense, all of which are important. And then, of course, like I said, when we concede the ball, it’s actually us who have total control over the game.
You seem to have a special comment on Terr. Can you talk about his performance?
I think we are on the right track and we just led 2-0. The game isn't over yet, it's never over, it's like that in the Premier League, but you know, it's a big step. Then, suddenly, 1-1. But it’s important to keep moving forward, do the right thing, stay calm, stay…you know, be steady. This is very important. He also told me that Terr is the most critical player today.
I was almost emotional after the game and I was happy for Ter. He is a strong young man who trains well every day, and you know, he doesn’t have many opportunities to play. He can play forwards, too, which is the crazy idea of their (youth team) head coaches because he may be more suitable to play on the left.
Of course, he did not participate in the Champions League, and after he came back, he had to perform well. He performed well against West Ham United and was very steady. And then you know, the next game, guys, and then Doncaster, it's better.
in the right area today...he didn't score, but first it was in place in the tandem offense, then hard training. The third person runs, wonderful assists, a refraction, good connection, and responds in the correct area. He deserves all the praise. I'm so glad to say this to you. Thank you. He also said to the guys, thank you. Now is your international competition holiday. Regarding game time, we need to get rid of it and move on, but… it’s great.
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