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https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/comments/qsgse3/translation_takehiro_tomiyasus_selfwritten_column/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/comments/qt8yew/translation_episode_2_of_takehiro_tomiyasus/
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Over the past 3 months, in the time I spent away from this column, there was a huge change. Upon finishing the Tokyo Olympics, I moved to Arsenal in the Premier League. As I report this news to you, I would like to tell you for the first time about this club that is Arsenal. Now, my body has a distinctly different number of bruises as compared to before. It speaks to the intensity of the Premier League, known as the peak of the worldβs highest level in modern football. But I am full of fulfillment. It is truly a joy to be playing at a big club that is huge around the world. With the atmosphere created by the crowds of supporters, there is something I have never felt before, and it gives a boost to us players. In the first game after my transfer (vs Norwich on Sept 11th), we were able to win 1-0 after having lost the first three opening games of the season. It was an important match for me personally, but if I thought too much about it, my body wouldnβt move naturally. So it was significant that the Manager and staff said to me βyou donβt have to think about anything, go ahead and play freely.β
The way the team plays is tactical and logical. The way we move the ball is based on the data and our foundation. There is a theory as to how a right-back should play. Yet, it is emphasised that tactics are not everything. We are constantly told, βonce you enter the pitch, the players make the decisions." In Italy, it was rather a requirement to carry out the tactics that had been decided upon. In that case, I thought sometimes that there would be no room for growth as a player. I am still far from having the ease to enjoy the game, but being able to play while thinking for myself, in this league, is a valuable experience.
**Arteta, who leads this team as the Manager, places an importance on solidarity and a sense of unity. He wants the players to applaud each other for good plays, and for positive words and encouragement to be given even if a mistake is made. After the game,
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