August 11, Beijing time, Shandong
Tarzan team (nickname for Mt Tai)
The official announcement of the front-runner
Kressan (city in Malaysia)
's injury report, confirming that he suffered a long head and semitendinosus injury to the left biceps femoris muscle in the match against Cangzhou Lions. Cressan is currently undergoing rehabilitation under the guidance of the team doctors but it is certain that he will not be available for next Tuesday's AFC Elite League play-off match against Bangkok United.
In that game against Cangzhou Lions, Klassen was fouled in a counterattack late in the game, and then left the field covering his thigh in pain, a scene that worried Taishan fans. Klassen's absence will undoubtedly have a major impact on Taishan's offense, and the team will need to quickly adjust its tactics to deal with this unexpected situation.
Shandong Taishan team expressed their gratitude to the media and fans for their concern in the announcement, and expressed their expectation for Kressan's early recovery. The team will be united to prepare for the next game, and hope that Kressan can recover as soon as possible, return to the field, and play alongside his teammates.
