FRANCE 98 – Japan – T. Okada : “Argentina is a team like any other”
Japan – T. Okada : “Argentina is a team like any other” 13.06.98 18h14 CET Takeshi OKADA, Japanese coach (Group H)
The Japanese coach, Takeshi OKADA answered questions from journalists in the Mixed Zone, after his team’s training session at the Stadium in TOULOUSE on Saturday June 14th.
- What is the last thing you will say to your players before the match against ARGENTINA (Group H) ?
- “They must have confidence in what they can do. I will do my best to ensure that they start the match in the best possible condition, but the team is ready.”
- How will you feel before the kick-off of this historic fixture against ARGENTINA?
- “It may be a historic moment, but we are prepared. ARGENTINA is a team like any other.”
- What physical condition are your squad in?
- “There is no problem with the team’s fitness. You will see tomorrow: they are well prepared. Obviously I am not going to talk about the weak points of the team. We are as strong as the others and we want to win.”
