On June 30, local time in the U.S., the day after Japan were eliminated by Brazil in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, Japanese international Shuto Machino was interviewed by Japanese media at the team's base.

Regarding his limited playing time of 12 minutes

Shuto Machino said: "During this period, I truly felt the limitations of my own abilities."

On Japan's elimination in the Round of 16

Shuto Machino said: "I must turn the regret of recognizing my shortcomings into motivation to move forward, continue working hard toward the next opportunity, and strive to become a player the team truly needs."

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