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"The priority for me as a captain has always been to build a team where age doesn’t matter."
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Saki Kumagai is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Women's Super League club London City Lionesses and the Japan national team. A versatile defensive midfielder with keen sense of anticipation and exceptional tactical acumen, she is also able to be deployed as a central defender. She is regarded as one of the finest Asian female midfielders of all time. S
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"For me, having this open dialogue is what allows us to speak our minds frankly on the pitch. As a team, I can sense a growing unity, where everyone’s voice is heard. I think we’re becoming a unit that can fight hard and push in one direction."
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"But whatever you tell them, the youngsters are always going to feel the nerves. I think my job is to help them ride the wave until they, too, can relax and truly enjoy the game."
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