Changchun Yatai will face Tianjin Jinmen Tigers in one of the key matches of the upcoming AFC Cup. Prior to the match, Yatai's manager Xie Hui was interviewed by Wang Xiaorui, a reporter from Sports Weekly, and expressed his views on the weather in Tianjin, the tactical arrangements for the match, and the team's victory over the Jinmen Tigers last year.
Talking about the weather in Tianjin, Xie Hui showed the calmness and objectivity of a professional coach. He believes that the weather factor is relative for both teams, and both Yatai will face similar problems when they play in Tianjin and Tianjin will play in Changchun. This challenge due to geographical differences is part of the home field advantage. Xie Hui's words reflect both a full knowledge of the playing environment and confidence in the team's ability to adapt.
When talking about the tactical arrangement of this game, Xie Hui emphasized the importance of rotation. He pointed out that due to the intensive schedule, hot and muggy weather, and tiredness from traveling, the risk of players' injuries will be greatly increased if they are not rotated. Therefore, rotation is inevitable and a last resort. Xie Hui's viewpoint is undoubtedly a profound consideration of players' health and the team's long-term interests.
In addition, Xie Hui also recalled the experience of leading the Dalian People to win over Tianjin Jinmen Tigers last year. He confessed that although Dalian People didn't play particularly well in that match, they still managed to advance in the end. This fully illustrates the uncertainty and chance of the Cup. According to Xie Hui, this year's competition is equally unpredictable, with every team having the potential to become a dark horse and every game full of variables.
