On August 2, Beijing time, on the eve of the key battle of the 21st round of the Chinese Super League, the atmosphere in the Meizhou Wuhua Olympic Sports Center was tense and enthusiastic. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers head coach Yu Genwei and player Barton attended the pre-match press conference with Meizhou Hakka and answered reporters' questions about the team's preparation, player injuries, dealing with the hot weather, and the goals for the upcoming match.
Yu Genwei: The whole team is well-prepared, looking forward to a tough battle
Yu Genwei first introduced the team's preparation: "This week in Tianjin, we had a very systematic training and made corresponding tactical deployment for the characteristics of Meizhou Hakka. We know that tomorrow's game will be very tough because the weather here is much more humid than in Tianjin, which is a big challenge for our players. Therefore, we remind our players to be well prepared for the difficulties, and we also hope that they can bring out their best spirit for this game. We are looking forward to having a good performance and reaping a satisfactory result."
Talking about player injuries, Yu Genwei said, "The current injury situation of the team is quite OK, in addition to Su Yuanjie and Qian Yumiao, two players who could not travel with the team to Meizhou due to injuries, the other players have arrived in the game city with the team. I believe that the current state of the team is enough for us to be fully prepared for tomorrow's game."
As for how to overcome the hot weather, Yu Genwei showed firm confidence: "Indeed, playing in Meizhou in this season, the high temperature and high humidity will bring great difficulties to the team. But this is fair to both sides, the key is how we face and overcome. We must show enough fighting spirit, determination and willpower to play this game well. I believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop us from moving forward."
Talking about the goal of the next game, Yu Genwei said: "The next opponent points and we are similar, every game is very important. Especially the first game in August, its importance is self-evident. We hope to advance the game according to the pre-season preparation and goals, minimize the ups and downs of the team, and return to the normal game track. Although there may be problems and challenges during the season, our ultimate goal remains the same. We hope to reach all of the goals we set at the beginning of the season."
Barton: Emphasize rivalry, prepare for difficulties
Player Barton also expressed his views in the conference, "The weather is quite hot now, which is a big challenge for us. However, we know that our opponent, Meizhou Hakka, is also in a critical period of relegation, and they will do their best to win. Therefore, we must pay equal attention to this opponent and prepare for the difficulties. We hope to get a good match result through our team's efforts and hard work."
