On July 20, Beijing time, on the eve of the 24th round of the Chinese Super League, Nantong Zhiyun held a pre-match press conference at their home ground. Head Coach David Patricio and his teammate Cao Kang attended the conference and looked forward to the upcoming match against Shandong Taishan.
Cao Kang said at the meeting that the whole team has fully analyzed and targeted training for the upcoming matches. He emphasized that as the league has reached this stage, every game is crucial and the team's goal is always the same - to get all three points. No matter which player is on the field tomorrow, they will go all out and fight until the last moment of the game. Cao Kang's speech showed the firm belief and high fighting spirit of Nantong Zhiyun's players.
This was followed by a speech from head coach David Patricio. He began by expressing his satisfaction with the team's preparation for the match. Although the team is currently facing some injuries and suspensions, the players' internal drive and commitment are very high, and they are full of anticipation and excitement for the game. David pointed out that Shandong Taishan is a very strong opponent, and although they may be experiencing some problems at the moment, their strength is still not to be underestimated. He believes that the players' emotions will be fully mobilized to show their best performance against such an opponent.
In addition, David also expressed his expectations for the fans. He hoped that the stadium would be full tomorrow and that the passion and support of the fans would be the driving force for the team to move forward. He promised that Nantong Zhiyun will do their best to bring a wonderful game to the fans and return their love with practical actions.
