The 21st round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is going to have a key match, Shanghai Harbor will challenge the mighty Shandong Taishan on the road. Prior to the match, Shanghai Harbour's head coach Muscat and Xu Xin, a former player of Shandong Taishan, attended a press conference and exchanged views on the preparation for the match, analysis of the opponents and the team's status.
Sincere wishes to Choi Kang-hee
At the beginning of the conference, Muscat first expressed his best wishes to Cui Kangxi, the head coach of Shandong Taishan, who is resting due to ill health. "Before talking about soccer, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest wishes to Mr. Cui Kangxi. Director Cui's health is undoubtedly more important than soccer, and I hope he can recover soon and return to work." Muscat's words not only show his respect for Cui Kangxi, but also his caring feelings for his fellow soccer players.
Prepare for the battle on all fronts and look forward to an exciting showdown
Talking about the preparation for the match, Muscat said, "Compared to the past, we didn't have much difference in our preparation for the match. We started with a thorough review of the last game and did active recovery and preparation work. We have made all-round preparations from different aspects, including technical and tactical, physical and psychological aspects. We are very much looking forward to tomorrow's match and hope that the whole team can put in a good performance to maximize our chances of victory."
Vigilance against mental relaxation and maintaining a strong fighting spirit
Facing strong Shandong Taishan, Muscat especially reminded his players to be wary of mental relaxation. "When facing an opponent like Shandong, we may encounter some mental challenges. But no matter what kind of opponent we face, our mental strength and strong fighting spirit should be the same as always. We must remain focused and attentive enough to give our best in the game." Muscat emphasized that the only way to be invincible in a match is to maintain strong willpower and energy.
Xu Xin: The whole team is actively preparing for the game and looking forward to a great performance
As a player who has played for Shandong Taishan, Xu Xin also has special expectations for this game. "During this period of time, our whole team has been actively preparing according to the coach's requirements. This is a very crucial game, and all of our players are constantly improving their technical and tactical level and game performance." Xu Xin said that the team showed advanced coordination and playing style in the match and made some gains. He hoped that the team could keep the good momentum and play well in the game, contributing a wonderful duel for the fans of both sides.
