This round of the Emperor’s Cup matches sees J2’s Kashiwa Reysol host J1 League’s Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo at home. Before the game, Kashiwa Reysol’s head coach, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, gave an interview.
“Sapporo is a very distinctive opponent. During this transfer window, everyone has signed many players, and it’s not easy for opponents to know the characteristics of many new players. Of course, different schedules also increase the difficulty of our analysis.”
“Overall, Sapporo’s defense is well-organized, and on the offensive end, it’s expected that their head coach Miroslav Petrovic will focus on fast breaks. We will continue with our possession-based tactical style and won’t change our approach of dominating and controlling the game.”
“Although there is a significant difference between J2 and J1 teams, Kashiwa Reysol certainly has the ability to challenge J1 teams.”