JEF United Chiba suffers third consecutive defeat in J1 League

JEF United Chiba suffered their third consecutive defeat of the season following a 0-2 loss to FC Tokyo at MUFG Stadium. The team has struggled significantly at the start of the campaign, conceding nine goals without scoring a single goal in their opening three matches.

Manager Keisuke Kobayashi highlighted issues with set-piece defense and the team's inability to control possession. He noted that the lack of ball control has prevented the team from maintaining the energy required for effective counter-attacks. The team is currently working to integrate new forward Éisson to improve their offensive output.

Midfielder Makoto Himeno, a U-19 Japan national team player, expressed deep frustration with his individual performance, rating himself 10 out of 100 following his substitute appearance. Himeno indicated a need to refine his play before joining the national team camp for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers.