A former representative-turned-coach player, a power trip, a mess...The national team coach's recollection: "Even if I broke my bone, I had to win."
Jul 02, 2025
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J3 (third division) Kochi United recently announced that coach Yutaka Akita has been placed on leave due to reports of coaches and players. Coach Akita, who was a member of the 1998 France World Cup, Japan's first tournament to advance to the finals, became the main character of the disgrace half a year after taking the helm of Kochi. However, Kochi added that since there are differences between the two sides, a special investigation committee will be set up to investigate the truth and announce the final disposition. Director Akita said, "I am sorry that there are people who have been hurt by my guidance method" and "I have never tried to bother the opponent intentionally in my leadership life so far." However, I deeply reflect on this claim. We will be careful not to let this happen in the future."
Japanese national team coach Hajime Moriyasu recently answered questions about the incident after watching the Tokyo Verdi-Kawasaki Frontale match. Director Moriyasu "I haven't figured out the facts yet, and I'm careful because it's not decided yet." What so-called organizations, team leaders say strongly can be bullying depending on the interpretation. That one person may cause many to stop unfair activities or not be able to do what they want." Then "In fact, the most unfortunate thing for a player or student is that a leader is unable to properly engage in activities while being wary of those who need to be pointed out."," he added.
Moriyasu, who made his debut with the unemployment team Mazda Motor Company (now Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1987, retired from Begalta Sendai in 2003 after playing until 2001. He also played for the Japanese national team in the early and mid-1990s. Coach Moriyasu said of his active days, "It was a natural time for him to be hit by the leader." I was told to fight and win even if I had blood or broken bones""Of course, it would have meant "hit harder"." Rather than taking everything as it is, I will also need the ability to digest it in my own way and connect it to skills and development."
Moriyasu said, `It may be a preconceived notion to regard those who speak out unconditionally as justice and to separate the perpetrators and victims"He stressed the need for evaluation from an objective point of view.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
