In the 20th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on July 26th, Shanghai Seaport defeated Nantong Zhiyun with a big score of 8-1. After the match, Nantong Zhiyun head coach David Patricio attended a press conference to summarize the match and elaborate on his players' performance and future plans.
Patricio began by acknowledging the tough nature of the match, noting that Shanghai Seaport showed an efficient attacking ability, while Nantong Zhiyun failed to convert these chances into goals, despite responding positively and trying to create attacking opportunities. He emphasized that all the players gave their full efforts and congratulated the Seaport team. At the same time, he also expressed his expectations for the next match, saying that the team will take this as an opportunity to continue to work hard and regard every match as the most important one.
Responding to a reporter's question about rotation, Patricio said that the purpose of rotation is not only to prepare for the next game, but also to give players who have played less time a chance to compete on the field. He believes that this arrangement helps the players prepare for the coming matches and also allows players who have been fighting on the field to get enough rest. He emphasized that the team is more interested in the performance and result of the next game.
When talking about the performance of player Ja Bo Diem, Patricio gave high praise. He believes that Ja Bo Diem is a good young player with an outgoing personality and distinctive characteristics on the field. He pointed out that Diem needs more space and time to grow, and that playing against strong teams is crucial for his development. Although Ja Bo Diem can be impatient at times, Patricio believes this is a normal part of a young player's developmental stage. He believes that with more experience and matches, Jabo Diem and the other young players will grow to become more valuable and contributing players to the club.
