Shandong Luneng didn't disappoint their supporters in the semi-finals of the AFC Cup, eventually taking down Dalian Ren 2:0 with one man down for most of the game, and laughing all the way to the bank, thus taking the lead in the final of the AFC Cup. Next, Shandong Luneng just need to wait for another team to enter the final.
However, in addition to the AFC Cup, Shandong Luneng has a double-front battle in the Chinese Super League and the Asian Championship. According to the schedule, on the evening of September 29, Shandong Luneng will usher in the 27th round of the Chinese Super League and Wuhan Third Town; on the evening of October 3, Shandong Luneng will usher in the key battle of the AFC Championship and Yokohama Mariners. Therefore, for Shandong Luneng, there is still a long way to go.
In the Chinese Super League, although Shandong Luneng has very little hope of winning the title, I believe Cui Kangxi will not give up easily. If he has hope, he'll do his best 100 times. In the AFC Champions League, if Shandong Luneng can take down Yokohama Marinos on October 3rd, the probability of getting out of this group will become very high.
Just at the juncture when Shandong Luneng is facing a three-line battle, they suddenly ushered in an exciting piece of good news. According to Shandong Luneng team reporter Niu Zhiming, Luneng's ace winger Liu Binbin, who was previously injured, is currently optimistic about recovering from his injury and is practicing with the team. He is expected to make his official recovery against Wuhan Sanzhen and Yokohama Mariners.
There is no doubt that this is absolutely a great good news for Shandong Luneng who is fighting on multiple fronts. As we all know, although Liu Binbin is in average physical condition, he has outstanding talent. As an attacker in front of the field, he can not only be a winger. He is fast, explosive, good passer, creative in front of goal and seizes opportunities.
Data show that although he is not the absolute main force of Shandong Luneng this season, but he contributed 3 goals and 3 assists to the team in 13 starting games. In the sprint stage of the multi-line battle, Liu Binbin can recover from injury in time, not only can greatly improve Shandong Luneng's killing power in front of the field, but also enhance the thickness of the team's lineup. With Liu Binbin's return from injury, Shandong Luneng's multi-line battle will be more powerful, the prospect is promising.
