On June 30 at 01:00 Beijing time (CEST), Japan will face Brazil in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the match, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu attended a press conference. This is the fourth part of the press conference.

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In Brazil, there has been extensive, enthusiastic, and in-depth discussion about you and the notebook you hold, which contains some tactical plans. I'm personally very curious to know exactly how many different tactical strategies you've specifically noted in that highly anticipated notebook, so that in the upcoming match, especially against Brazil, you can make sudden tactical changes and adjustments at any time based on the constantly changing situation on the field. Can you now reveal the secret of this mysterious notebook that has aroused external curiosity and officially disclose it to us? What core content have you carefully noted in that small notebook? Besides, does your notebook also include specific advice, tactical tips, or experiences from Zico? After all, Zico is not only an iconic legend famous in Brazil and respected globally in the football world, but he also previously served as head coach of Japan's national team, sharing a very deep relationship with you...

Regarding tomorrow's match, I actually haven't written anything yet.First, I've only written some things about the mental aspect—to maintain confidence in the efforts we've made and what we've done so far, and then to face tomorrow's challenge with courage. Currently, I'm only writing about our mindset.

Regarding Mr. Zico, although I never played with him as a teammate on the same team, as a national team coach,he is indeed my senior.When Mr. Zico was still in Japan, I met with him during my observations. He always spoke to me about football and would always say "Ganbare" (do your best), continuously encouraging me with such words.

Then, regarding the Brazilian coach who personally influenced me... I can't recall his name right away, please wait a moment,let me think carefully. It was the national team...No, it's on the tip of my tongue,I apologize, although his name is on the tip of my tongue, I can't say it right now(laughs).Ah, it's Mr. Falcão!Good, I finally remembered (Japanese journalists among those present laughed heartily)!

Yes,Mr. Falcão also served as head coach of Japan's national team, and at that time, he truly taught me that although tactical and technical aspects are important, one must first play with confidence. He not only taught us this,but also that although a team has its own tactics and strategy, each player must possess outstanding skills and be a "strong individual." Regarding this, Mr. Falcão personally demonstrated very outstanding skills to us in training at that time; he showed it through his actions and words.In this sense, the message I'm conveying now to Japan's players is also to be a "strong individual" and to "sharpen individual skills." This is what I always tell the players.I apologize, I feel what I just said was a bit disorganized,is that okay?

Regarding the content of tomorrow's match, I really haven't written anything yet.I simply make notes as a habit. I take notes during the match, writing down what we can do during the match and what we can't do because we're being pressed by the opponent. Then I use halftime or communicate with the coaching staff during the match, or convey it to the players. I always do this work.I hope to note as many things as possible that "we can do" in tomorrow's match, and I want to face the challenge with this objective.

As a head coach, due to your unique approach, coaching methods, and distinctive style, you have gained remarkable admiration and respect globally.Other journalists have already asked you about your notebook and related questions, but I specifically want to ask about your thoughts on Ancelotti: What are your views and evaluation of this coach you will face directly on the field?Especially considering that, as is commonly known, you are both regarded as top coaches with the most historic standing in football and the most titles and championship victories in your careers.Thank you!

I truly believe he is an outstanding and genuinely great coach. I have always respected him deeply. I think that both during his time as a player and later as a coach, he has truly achieved brilliant, outstanding, and exceptional results. Moreover, he is the first foreign head coach in Brazilian football history, isn't he? In a country with such a deep and weighty football culture and very high national experience in football, to be able to take over, oversee the overall situation, and lead operations as a foreign coach is, in my opinion, absolutely not an easy or ordinary task.

Ultimately, I believe it is precisely because Coach Ancelotti possesses admirable and outstanding leadership and coaching ability, combined with his remarkable and charismatic personality, that his coaching work can continue to advance so steadily in such a high-standard and demanding environment.

Furthermore, I personally truly hope to imitate and learn from his practices. To better facilitate the growth and further development of various types of players and to continue leading the team toward the highest victory, I very much want to strive to learn these excellent qualities and methods from him, so that I can continue to refine, improve, and strengthen my own comprehensive capabilities in future practice.

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