In the evening of July 27th, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers will host Qingdao West Coast in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League. Prior to the match, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers head coach Yu Genwei attended a press conference with his player Barton, and had an in-depth exchange of views on the team's preparations, lineup arrangements, performance of the new additions, and future planning.
Preparedness: focusing on defense and being proactive about weather changes
Director Yu Genwei first emphasized the importance of this match, saying that his team is in dire need of points to secure the league ranking. In response to Qingdao West Coast's midfield strength, especially its attacking group consisting of four foreigners and one naturalized player, Yu pointed out that the team must be more rigorous and well-prepared on the defensive side. At the same time, he also mentioned the possibility of a rainy match, saying that the chance of a match in such weather will increase, but the team is ready to cope with the difficulties and will unite as one to show the results of their training and strive for a good result.
Lineup arrangement: five foreign aiders or start at the same time
Regarding the fans' concern about the lineup, Yu Genwei revealed that due to previous injuries and suspensions, the team has not been able to gather five foreign aiders to start at the same time. But in this key game, the team is likely to realize this lineup configuration. Newcomer Diogo Silva has been with the team for a week and will be evaluated in the final training session, and Yu expressed his hope that he will start in the match. Regarding Diogo's characteristics, Director Yu believes that he has an excellent positional sense and pressing ability on the defensive end, as well as a good ability to get the ball out, making him an important addition to the team's defense. However, he also mentioned the physical and weather problems that the newcomer needs to adapt to, and believes that he will be able to get into shape quickly after going through training.
Future planning: focusing on the present, steady development of youth training
When asked if the team has started to consider the preparation plan for next season after the league entered the second half, Yu Genwei said it was too early to talk about it. He emphasized that the team's first priority is to finish this year's league task before thinking about the future. At the same time, he also introduced the situation of the team's youth training, saying that the various ladder teams have a complete establishment and are able to meet the requirements of the CFA's various U-series competitions. This shows that the Jinmen Tigers are steadily promoting the development of youth training while focusing on the performance of the first team.
Players' voices: big physical test, but full of confidence
Player Barton also expressed his views in the conference. He mentioned that it is currently in the hot season, which is a big test for the players' physical fitness. However, Barton said that the team is well prepared and will do their best to deal with this game, hoping to achieve a good result. This reflects the firm belief and positive attitude of the Jinmen Tigers players when facing challenges.
