Urawa Reds suffer consecutive losses to start J1 season

Urawa Reds have suffered two consecutive defeats to start the J1 League season, conceding eight goals across matches against Gamba Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The team's recent 1-4 loss to Hiroshima at their home stadium drew boos from supporters.

Manager Cho Gue-rae acknowledged the team's struggles, noting a lack of shared awareness regarding tactical responsibilities, particularly during critical periods such as the end of the first half. He emphasized that the current issues stem from a lack of maturity in the team's playing style rather than just tactical errors, stating that the team must work to increase their probability of winning.

Analysis suggests the team's defensive issues are structural. While the manager aims for a high-pressing style, the team currently relies on individual physical effort to cover gaps created when presses fail, rather than organized tactical movement. The squad faces a challenging upcoming fixture against Machida.