In the goalkeeping position, it should be Bao Yaxiong guarding the Shanghai Shenhua goal. In the defensive line, Slutsky is expected to keep the tactical layout of 4 backs, and Zhu Chenjie, who didn't play in the last game, is expected to make a strong comeback, partnering with Jiang Shenglong to be the best partner in the center backs; while the foreign flyhalf Manafa and Yang Zexiang will occupy the left and right side backs' positions respectively.
In the midfield position, it can be expected that Wu Xi, the captain of the national team, will continue to be the main defensive player in the center back, responsible for interceptions and tackles. The player who will partner with Wu Xi to form the double back should be French ironman Ibrahim Amadou. In front of these two midfielders, it is expected that Han Chao, Joao Teixeira, and Andre Luiz will form an attacking group up front, who will form a link up front through their superb individual abilities, feeding the cake with passes and delivering cannonballs for Shenhua's forwards to provide the strongest firepower support. Naturalized international Dai Weijun, and accomplished veteran Cao Yunding may remain on standby as substitutes.
In the front line, of course, there is no shortage of Swiss player Mallet as a center forward, responsible for attacking and scoring, is the firepower of Shanghai Shenhua team in front of the field.
To summarize, the expected starting lineup for Shanghai Shenhua against Qingdao West Coast is: Bao Yaxiong; Manafa, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong, Yang Zexiang; Ibrahim Amadou, Wu Xi; Yu Hanchao, Joao Teixeira, André Luís; Mallèle
