[Valencia (Spain) 16th (17th Japan time) = Takahashi Tomoyuki]Japanese national team midfielder Kubo Takefusa (24), who plays for Real Sociedad, scored his first goal of the season in the opening match against Valencia on the run. This is his third opening appearance in his fourth season with the club. He started on the right side in his regular position and scored a equaliser with a world-class mid-range shot. The team, with new manager Francisco, started the draw 1-1, but as an individual, they got off to a good start in the season following the World Cup North and Central America Tournament, one year away.
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Here are the main questions and answers from Kubo, who scored his first goal of the season.
– Regarding his third opening goal in his fourth season with the club
“I think the entry wasn't bad. The draw doesn't have a very good aftertaste, but I was the one who scored points, so that was good.”
-Is your goal to accumulate points?
“Yes. I think we got another point today as well. I'm glad we didn't get into the free kick scene, but there was one thing that was there so we probably wanted to shoot. I think we actually got about two points, but I hope we can be humble.”
-As they are talking about aiming to win the Copa del Rey this season, they can concentrate on domestic battles this year?
“I don't know what everyone thinks, but since there are fewer games, I personally want to cherish each game.”
