Beijing Guoan will welcome Tianjin Jinmen Tigers at home in the upcoming match on July 20, Beijing time. Before the match, Guoan head coach Luis Suarez attended a press conference with player Fabio Abreu, and both sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the preparation for the match, changes in the opponents and players' status.
Suarez began by emphasizing the importance of the match, stating, "This is another very crucial match, and our goal is very clear: not only to play a great game, but also to win, with the enthusiastic support of our home fans. We know the significance of the game, especially on our own turf, and we have to give it our all to put the victory firmly in our hands."
When asked about the changes in Tianjin Jinmen Tigers compared to the first half of the season, Suarez said, "Tianjin did make some adjustments, they brought in two new foreign aiders, but as far as I know, these new players may not be fully ready to play tomorrow's game. However, we will not take it lightly. We know very well the strength of Tianjin, they are a very good team. But most importantly, we have to focus on ourselves and think about how to play our best and how to rediscover the winning feeling in this game."
Talking about Tianjin's new recruit Diogo Silva, Suarez showed his high praise: "Diogo is indeed a player I once coached, and he is a very outstanding athlete. His physical condition and technical characteristics are outstanding, especially in the control of the ball in the air, he has his own unique ability. I believe he will have a good development in China, where the soccer culture is very hospitable, and I believe that both fans and teammates will give him enough help and support. I wish him many more victories in the future, but we will not hesitate to pocket a win tomorrow."
Player Fabio Abreu also expressed his determination in the conference, "We are aware that tomorrow will be a tough battle, but each of us is eager to get back in the league. We are well prepared and know what to do on the field. The most important thing for us tomorrow is to play at our full level and contribute our all to the team."
Responding to the media's question about the players' physical condition, Fabio said, "Although we exerted a lot of energy in the last game, we all recovered well. In soccer, the strength of a team is not only reflected in the players who play, but also in the cohesion of the whole team and the readiness of the substitutes. We are now in Beijing, in our home ground, and I believe all the players are ready to take the field and we will be in the best shape to meet the challenge tomorrow."
