In a previous game, Shandong Taishan lost 0-2 to Langfang, and this game was their second consecutive loss with a 1-2 loss to Shaanxi. As the head coach, Han Peng should seriously summarize the lessons and try to get a win in the next game to reverse the losing streak. Although Han Rongze's departure provided Liu Shibo with an opportunity, he didn't capitalize on it and conceded a total of five goals in the two games. Fortunately, Wang Dalei came back in time for the match against Beijing Guoan, but Choi Kang-hee was still not satisfied with the goalkeeper position. With the departure of Han Rongze, the team is now down to three goalkeepers, and they have now recalled Sun Qihang to the squad.
The team already has four players in the goalkeeper position, namely Wang Dalei, Liu Shibo, Yu Jinyong and Sun Qihang. Despite the number of goalkeepers, there is a big gap in strength between the starters and the substitutes. In addition, Wang Dalei is often injured and Liu Shibo needs to work harder as Wang Dalei is not getting any younger. Even though he has renewed his contract with Shandong Taishan, he has the responsibility of passing on the reins. The match against Beijing Guoan is very important as the team has failed to win two consecutive matches in the Chinese Super League, despite the fact that the team is no longer in contention for the title.
The team's morale is a bit low at the moment, so changes have to be made. Cui Kangxi is now facing a lot of pressure, after all, he only came to Shandong Taishan team a year time, from now on it seems that Cui Kangxi and the team's honeymoon period seems to be over. Injuries and reinforcement mistakes make Cui Kangxi lost the aura of hero, and gradually appeared to want him out of the voice. He had to answer to the fans and had to activate several attackers up front, with Fernando being a key link. Although he came to Beijing to follow the team, he did not participate in the acclimatization training.
Cui Kangxi said his body has not fully recovered and it is uncertain if he will be able to play on the 30th. Some people wonder if this means Cui Kangxi is creating a distraction for Beijing Guoan.
