On August 1, Beijing time, on the eve of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Qingdao West Coast Football Club (QWFC) hosted Cangzhou Lions in a pre-match press conference, in which new head coach Shao Jiayi made a joint appearance with players' representative Chen Bailiang, conveying to the outside world the team's positive state of preparation and firm determination to win.
Player Chen Bailiang began his speech by reviewing this week's training, emphasizing: "This week's training focused on physical recovery and tactical drills against our opponents. After Shao took over, he quickly taught us his soccer philosophy and tactical concepts, and the whole team has been engaged in intense and organized training. Tomorrow, we will step onto the field under the watchful eyes of our hometown fathers and mothers, and we are eager to show the unique spirit of Qingdao soccer under the guidance of Shao, and give back to all of our fans and friends who have supported us with a victory."
New head coach Shao Jiayi then attended the press conference for the first time as head coach and expressed his feelings about this new role: "Standing here is a new starting point and a challenge for me in my career. I've taken over the team from Monday to Tuesday, and it's only been a few days now, but I've already deeply felt the good atmosphere of the team and the positive attitude of the players. Everyone's condition is adjusting very quickly, which makes me confident about the upcoming matches."
Talking about the upcoming match, Shao Jiayi couldn't hide his desire for victory: "This match is crucial for both of us, and it can be said that it is a match worth six points. We know the importance of this game and we understand the responsibility that lies on our shoulders. We are fully prepared for this game, both technically and psychologically, and we hope to present our fans with a great game. Qingdao West Coast Football Club has a deep soccer heritage and a huge fan base, we are confident and capable of achieving good results at home and living up to everyone's expectations."
