On June 30, US time, a day after Japan's Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated by Brazil, Japanese national team player Tomiyasu was interviewed by Japanese media at the training base.

On himself

"I think I still have one or two huge levels of improvement to make. It's positive to return to the FIFA World Cup after a serious injury, but I know I'm far from good enough right now."

"After the matches against Iceland and Tunisia, I said I was physically fit to play for 90 minutes, but in yesterday's match, I even felt I could have played for another 120 minutes."

On the defeat

"In the end, the pattern of our defeats never changed, and this must be thoroughly reviewed and completely corrected."

"Football is not an individual sport; everyone must pursue perfection in every detail, every meter, every step, every second. I also must always look inward and refine every small difference. After this match against Brazil, I'm more convinced than ever: I need to put myself in a more fiercely competitive environment to train."

On Brazil's winning goal

"If I had been at my peak, I would have handled that defensive situation confidently. Looking back at that play, I was at a disadvantage in terms of game sense and physical confrontation. That defensive decision was mine, and in the end, I failed to block it, which essentially comes down to my own lack of ability. That's why I say I'm still far from where I need to be."

"When I'm in good form, I would anticipate in my mind, 'he's probably going straight through,' and I would block the shooting lane while shifting my weight to cover the passing lane. It's easy to say, but in the decisive moments of a major tournament, I couldn't fully utilize the game sense I've honed over the years. The deficiencies that accumulated from long-term injuries over the past two years were all exposed in that critical moment."

"If daily training involved attack and defense at such high intensity, I could have handled yesterday's defensive play perfectly. When I was playing for Arsenal, I was in that environment every day, and I knew then that I wouldn't make a mistake. This FIFA World Cup made me truly realize how much ability I still lack and that I must continue to grow. Having overcome the low point of not being able to play for an extended period and returned to the FIFA World Cup stage, everything must start fresh from now on."

On the future

"The Premier League is undoubtedly the league at the forefront of modern football in general. I myself have played there and know the intensity of its competition. Although I don't know if I'll receive an offer, after this match, I'm convinced that the Premier League is the most demanding training environment I can imagine."

On his mentality

"At the previous World Cup, I was always thinking about my teammates and accommodating the collective, unable to fully implement my own game plan, and afterward, I didn't even know how to feel. This time, although we didn't achieve the desired result, I don't want to say I gave absolutely everything, but I fought with all my heart during the match and clearly recognized my deficiencies in terms of pure ability."

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