On February 19th, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers concentrated in Haikou as planned and started the preparation for the new season. In addition to the four foreign players, Andujar, Beric, Merida and Rosa, the three new players of the Tianjin Tigers, Ming Ming, Han Pengfei and Guo Hao, also came to the team. In addition, Tianjin center back Yu Yang, who played for Beijing Guoan, will train with the Jinmen Tigers.
The 19th was the required concentration day for the Jinmen Tigers. According to the coaching staff's request, the players reported to the Mission Hills Soccer Base in Haikou on time, with head coach Yu Genwei arriving in Haikou a day earlier on February 18th. As the Jinmen Tigers trained and played here last season, the players were familiar with returning to the team, including Andujar, Merida, Rosa and Beric.
Because the 19th was only a player registration day, the Tsimshatsui Tigers did not schedule any training. During the dinner, the whole team held a short meeting and the coaching staff introduced Guo Hao, Han Pengfei and the three new members of tomorrow's team to the whole team, which means that the three of them have decided to be a part of the Tsimshatsui Tigers in the new season.
Of particular note is the presence of Yu Yang, a former member of the Beijing Guoan team, in the Tianjin Tigers. As a center back for Tianjin, Yu Yang has been playing for Guoan from 2011 to the end of last season, with the exception of 2015 and 2016, when he played for Guangzhou. At the end of last season, Yu Yang had a "+1" contract renewal clause with Guoan, but because he only made 11 appearances (9 starts) for Guoan last season, he failed to meet the renewal data standard, so he officially bid farewell to Guoan and came to the Jinmen Tigers for winter training. For the Jinmen Tigers, Song Yue, Qiu Tianyi and Gao Jiarun left the team after Tan Wangsong and Bai Yuefeng retired. It is unclear if Yang Fan can join. If Yu Yang can join, the team's defense lineup will be improved.
According to Jinmen Tigers coach Yu Genwei, the team will officially start training on the 20th. In the first two weeks of winter training, the training content will mainly be to restore the physical condition of the players. From the third week onwards, the team will start warm-up matches one after another. Beijing Guoan, Changchun Yatai and Dalian People are training at Mission Hills in Haikou in the winter, and could be the opponents of Jinmen Tigers' warm-up matches. The specific warm-up program will require further consultation between the Jinmen Tigers coaching staff and other teams.
According to the plan, the Tsimshatsui Tigers' winter training in Haikou will last until mid to late March. At that time, the weather in Tianjin is gradually warming up and outdoor training is also possible, so the Tsimshatsui Tigers can return to Tianjin to prepare while agreeing on warm-up matches with other teams.
In addition, the Zim Tigers' jerseys for the new season have not only changed from purple to bright yellow for the away jerseys, but also for the home jerseys. The home jerseys will return to the blue and white vertical stripes from last season's white vertical stripes and dark ribbed blue. However, the blue stripes will be thicker and the blue color will be darker compared to the previous "Argentine style". In addition, the chest of the jersey will be printed with the word "Jinmen Tigers", which will look more beautiful.
Jinmen Tigers new season home jersey color style can refer to the Spanish jersey "brainchild"
According to the plan of the Chinese Football Association, the new season of the Chinese Super League will open in mid-April, and the layout of the Jinmen Tigers' home field has already begun. Currently, the team's home matches in the first half of the season will still be played at the Water Drop Stadium. The renovation will enter the final construction phase of the Binhai Football Stadium, which is expected to be used for some of the Jinmen Tigers' home matches in the second half of the season. Jinmen Tigers coach Yu Genwei said the team will work hard to prepare for the winter training, to meet the new season in good condition, and strive to contribute more exciting matches for Jinmen fans at home.
