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    It's NOT MY JOB to talk about VAR! | Takehiro Tomiyasu
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    It’s NOT MY JOB to talk about VAR! | Takehiro Tomiyasu



    -TIMESTAMPS-

    00:00 – Intro.

    00:11 – Newcastle goal: I don’t want to say anything. Mikel said it.

    00:36 – Extra motivation?: Yes, it wasn’t the best atmosphere because we lost, but it wasn’t an acceptable decision.

    01:34 – Taking it out on Sevilla: We are really focused on tomorrow’s game and need to bounce back.

    02:02 – Qualifying: It’s a massive game for us.

    02:29 – Focusing on Europe: It’s not easy to do but we have more depth. We just need to be fit.

    03:32 – VAR improving the game?: I don’t know to be honest. My job is to play and perform on the pitch.

    04:14 – Developing skills under Mikel: I didn’t train to use both feet.

    04:57 – Easy to play both sides?: It’s not easy, but my role changes each game. The most important thing is how to behave on the pitch.

    05:56 – Barcelona soccer school in Japan: I’m not sure if it was a big thing for me, I was 10, but I learned a lot of things.

    06:54 – Jorginho: He has big experience and gives us lots of things. He’s the best example for us.

    07:26 – The UCL for you: It was my biggest dream so I’m happy to play. I just want to play.

    08:05 – Injuries past you?: I hope so! Last season was the toughest season of my career.

    08:54- Did Arteta tell you that you were going to play loads of different positions?: No!

    09:29 – Japan talent moving to England: Premier League is the best league in the world, we want to play here.

    10:24 – Have you recommended a player to Arteta?: First season I did, I don’t want to say who!

    -END-

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    6. K El on

      Im so Glad tomi is getting the recognition he deserves. since signing he hasnt really put a bad foot in the game – Injuries have been the only reason why we havent seen him in full force. There is a think in England where Asian players get minimal media time. Look at how long it took the Prem before they really started to look at Son as world class, and even now its not talked about in that category but he really is. Mitoma only gets his glory when he scores, other than that hes just another player. that an incredible talent and they need to be celebrated. I dont even know any other LB in the league that plays as gifted at Tomi. left and right foot, pace, heading, strength, he has so many qualities.

    21. Jordan Davis on

      People thinking that Tomi pausing alot in between his words is a sign of him struggling with speaking the English language but it's not that. He is thinking before he speaks and choosing his words carefully because English is not his native language and he knows if he says something in English thinking like a Japanese it can come off the wrong way in the press so he is making sure that doesn't happen. Brilliant player.

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