【サッカー｜J1アルビ】樹森大介監督が生出演！アルビ新指揮官に聞く【新潟】スーパーJにいがた1月10日OA

This season, J1 soccer team Albirex Niigata will be looking to bounce back from last season's 16th place finish. So today, we'll be talking in depth with Coach Kimori Daisuke, who took over as Albi's new manager this season. Coach Kimori Daisuke is 47 years old and hails from Saitama Prefecture. During his playing career, he played for Shonan and Mito, among others, and after retiring he honed his skills as a coach at a local club team, before spending 10 years as Mito's youth team manager from 2012. He then served as a coach for Mito for two years from 2011, before taking over as Albi's new manager this year. The first thing that surprised us was his unusual sudden appointment as J1 manager despite having no prior J.League manager experience. ■ Announcer Takuya Oka "How did you feel when the offer came?" ■ Albirex Niigata Manager Daisuke Kimori "Honestly, I was surprised. Not only me, but the staff and teammates around me were surprised, too." ■ Announcer Takuya Oka "What made you decide to take the job?" ■ Albirex Niigata Manager Daisuke Kimori "I've always taken inspiration from Niigata's playing style for the past two or three years. This time, I accepted the position because I felt that Niigata would allow me to continue the style I wanted to play." Director of Strength and Conditioning Terakawa listed three conditions for the new manager. One of them was "a manager who would maintain the style." What style has Coach Kimori valued and what has he implemented at Mito? ■Albirex Niigata Coach Daisuke Kimori "I was a youth coach for 11 years, and I learned that the key to success was to control the game while taking care of the ball. Within that, a key theme was to take action and aim for the goal, regardless of the opponent." And this offseason, there has been a lot of player turnover. As of the 10th, Ochiai, who played with Coach Kimori at Mito last season, has joined the team, while key players from last year, such as Kojima and Nagakura, have left the team. ■ Announcer Takuya Oka "Which players could be key this season?" ■ Albirex Niigata Manager Daisuke Kimori "As for the new players, I played in J2, so I know the players who are doing well there, and I'd like to keep an eye on them. As for the existing players, I'm looking forward to seeing defensive midfielder Akiyama, who I've looked up to." ■ Announcer Eimi Toyama "Camping camp starts in three days. What would you like to work on during camp?" ■ Albirex Niigata Manager Daisuke Kimori "I haven't actually seen any footage, so I'd like to first get a good look at the existing players and the new players on-site and blend them together to create a better team." Now, let's delve into some of Coach Kimori's personal side. This time, we'll be holding a "Tell Me Coach Kimori! True or False Question and Answer!" " [Question 1] Do you have a hobby that you enjoy as much as soccer? ⇒ × [Question 2] Actually, I'm nervous about living in Niigata. ⇒ ○ [Question 3] Is there something I want to try in Niigata? ⇒ △ [Question 4] Do you have a nickname that people often call you? ⇒ ○ [Question 5] Are you very particular about things like clothes and possessions? ⇒ × [Question 6] When in a pinch, trust your intuition over theory. ⇒ ○ [Question 7] Are you more of a morning person? ⇒ × [Question 8] Are you more of an indoor person? ⇒ ○ [Question 9] Are you not shy and proactive in approaching people? ⇒ × [Question 10] This is your first time as a J1 manager, but you're confident. ⇒ ○ ■Announcer Yuki Oishi "Finally, could you please share your enthusiasm for this season?" ■Albirex Niigata Coach Daisuke Kimori "I told my players my goal: 'Become the best in Niigata's history.' I want to achieve the best results in Niigata's history. As for the players, I want them to achieve their own best results. I want to challenge myself to achieve the best results in every aspect of Niigata's history, including winning points. My goal is to break all records." Information current as of January 10, 2025. #Albi #Soccer #DaisukeKimori #NewCoach #Goal #Niigata #UXNiigataTV21