On the evening of November 8, Beijing Guoan will host the league "leader" Wuhan Sanzhen in the 24th round of the 2022 Chinese Super League. In the pre-match press conference on November 7, Stanley, the coach who led Guoan to an undefeated record of eight rounds, said that the team is full of motivation to face the top-ranked Sanzhen team and hopes that the players can turn their chances into goals.
Since his appointment, Stanley has led his team to an undefeated record of five wins and three draws, and recently celebrated three consecutive victories. In particular, Guoan endured a fierce battle in the last round, eventually narrowly winning 2-1. Stanley said, "After a passionate game against Henan, we've been preparing well lately. We are about to face a top team in the Chinese Super League. The whole team is full of motivation and strength. I think the players are well prepared. They can do what I want them to do. At the moment, everything is good with the team."
Stanley admits that for a specific preparation program, "I've watched a lot of games in all three towns, including our game against them in the first round. We need to see not only the dangers but also the possibilities we can create. In the first leg between the two teams, we didn't play badly in the first 30 minutes, only for two set-pieces to give our opponents a quick lead. Therefore, the players will still create a lot of chances in this game. The important thing is to turn the chances into goals."
The first time the two teams met, the three towns team foreign aid Malcolm staged "big four". Stanley said, how to limit the opponent's top scorer, "I do not necessarily take special defensive tactical arrangements for Malcolm. I can't just solve a problem on the soccer field. For example, we all know that Malcolm has a good header, so we won't make it easy for the other team to pass the ball. For the defensive strategy for tomorrow's game, we will give different solutions according to different situations. I believe the players have gradually understood my tactics and gained confidence through the recent matches. I believe they can do well."
Jang Sung-dong, who followed Stanley to the press conference, said, "The three points in the last round gave the team confidence. In the last few days, the players are actively recovering and preparing for the match against Three Towns. The consistent wins have the whole team looking forward to tomorrow's game, hoping to win over their opponents and play a great game."
Tell us whether we can fight the champion "blocker" Zhang Chengdong replied: "Wuhan Sanzhen and Shandong Taishan are great opponents. Fighting them can test our own training level. As a player, we must do our best to face any opponent. Our opponents are at the top of the table and we must try to win. This is also a sign of respect for the league."
