Head Coach DANIEL POYATOS : "I'm really pleased that we were able to win against Nagoya. However, in order to get a good flow from here on out, we need to tighten our guard and stay alert. I have the impression that Mito, our opponent, plays good football. They are in the middle of the J2 league table, but I think they will play with excitement and will be highly motivated, determined to beat Gamba, so it will be a very difficult match, so I think it's important for us to play clearly. The most important thing is to press hard and not let them play comfortably. If we can get the ball back and get into our own flow, I think the opponent will have a hard time."

GK1 Masaaki HIGASHIGUCHI "If I get a chance to play, I have no choice but to get results, so I want to give it my all. I think Mito will be highly motivated, but instead of just accepting it, I want to fight to get results just like I did in the Kochi match. We played a practice match against Mito during the training camp, but several months have passed since then and they have become much more aggressive and I think they are a team that works very hard, so I don't think it will be an easy match. Of course, even if we play well, it's meaningless if we lose, and it's all about winning, so I want to do my best to go home with a victory. I think everyone knows that we can't win cleanly, so I want to focus on the result and fight hard."

FW17 Ryoya YAMASHITA "Mito has a strong image of each player running and fighting with a hungry spirit. Nagoya is a very difficult opponent to play against with a different style, so first of all, we need to run more than them. Gamba has players who can do that, so first of all, we want to fight to win by running. Among them, I think the first goal will be the key. If we can score the first goal, I think we will be able to get into our own rhythm, but on the other hand, if we are scored the first goal, it will be tough both physically and mentally because we are playing away. First of all, I want to make sure to score the first goal and take the advantage in the game. That stadium has a unique atmosphere, so I want to play with the feeling that we will win and not get overwhelmed by it."