According to Yahoo Japan, Wolfsburg player Taketo Shiobai said he wants revenge in the four-nation tournament against Brazil in November and wants to make up for the loss in the World Cup.

In the fourth round of the 2. Bundesliga match against Energie Cottbus, 32-year-old veteran striker Robert Grazl started the game. Standing at 193cm, he is an experienced German center forward who has scored two goals so far this season. In contrast, Stefan Schweinsteiger has yet to score. However, coach Ström still gave Schweinsteiger a chance, bringing him on in the 52nd minute against Cottbus.

However, in this match against Cottbus, where they were leading 3-0 at one point, the team lost control in the second half and were eventually held to a 4-4 draw. Losing a victory that seemed within their grasp was a painful blow for both the team and Yanbei.

"My teammate (Grazl) scored two goals, but I haven't scored yet. I can only accept this result and keep working hard to truly achieve my goal. I think I still need to keep fighting."

The opportunity did indeed arise. In the 86th minute, the ball fell to his feet inside the penalty area. Shimbun initially intended to turn and shoot with his first touch, but a desperate Cottbus defender cleared the ball with a powerful sliding tackle.

“I thought I could score the extra goal and help the team win the game. After we were tied at 3-3, the team took the lead again, and I had a chance. I need to work on my ability to convert those chances.”

Can Kento Shiogai evolve from a substitute who temporarily changes the course of a game into a player who can deliver a leading performance in crucial matches? And after that, can he become a truly versatile player for the Japanese national team? In the Four Nations Tournament held in Singapore in November, the Japanese team will once again face the Brazilian team.

"Now that I have another chance to play against Brazil, I want to get revenge on that team there and make up for the loss in the World Cup. With that in mind, I feel motivated to fight again, so I will start working hard from the next game."

He doesn't intend to achieve instant success. Saltbee's goal is to win the competition for his place at Wolfsburg, a team aiming for promotion, help the team win, and in the process, grow into someone who can "change the game on his own." With burning ambition, Saltbee is embarking on a battle to find a new version of himself.