Yukinari Sugawara, a Japanese national team player, gave an interview to Japanese media after the team's training session concluded in Monterrey.

On M. Yoshida's Return as Training Partner and Takumi Minamino's Participation in Training Camp

"I am deeply impressed by Coach Moriyasu's full commitment to preparation, utilizing all available resources to build a complete team without weaknesses."

"I highly appreciate Coach Moriyasu's decision to use these personnel. It's an excellent approach."

"Senior Y. Nakamoto often energizes the entire team through physical expression and vocal encouragement, while Senior M. Yoshida excels at observing the team from a global perspective. Having served as captain for so long, he can provide meticulous attention to training direction and team atmosphere."

On Being Unable to Play with Senior M. Yoshida at the World Cup

"I was cut from the squad, so I couldn't play alongside my senior at that time."

On the Message He Wrote to M. Yoshida When Yoshida Participated in the World Cup While at Nagoya Grampus—Wait for me, I will catch up

"While I admire him, admiration alone cannot strengthen my own abilities. Since he is my target, I must surpass him. Only by voicing my goal can it transform my training and daily life accordingly. That's why I wrote that message specifically."

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