August 5 at 17:15, 2022
China Super League (soccer league)
The pre-match press conference for the 11th round of the league match between Dalian People and Shanghai Seaport was held at the Puwan Stadium in Dalian. In the pre-match press conference, Dalian People assistant coach Chang Lin said, "Tomorrow's game is quite difficult, but Dalian People will play their own style and never-say-die spirit, and give a wonderful game to the fans on the spot." Seaport manager Leko said, "An especially important point is that the home-and-away system is now restored, and fans can enter to watch the game, such a change is happy."
Chang Lin said in his introduction of the Dalian People's pre-match preparations, "After a few days of rest after the last phase of the game, the team has been preparing for the second phase under the leadership of Xie's director. Tomorrow is the first home game after the resumption of the home-and-away system, and I'm very happy that many fans can come to the scene to cheer for the team. Unfortunately, Fei Yu, Sun Guowen, including Mr. Xie, and two national Olympic players will not be able to participate in this game, which has caused great difficulties for our team. The situation of Shanghai Harbor team needs no introduction, the opponent is above us in terms of overall value and ability. Tomorrow's game will be very difficult, but we will play our team's style and never-say-die spirit, dedicate a wonderful game for the fans, and hope to bring a good result for the fans."
Feng Zeyuan said, "Under the leadership of Director Xie and the coaching staff, our team has improved in a whole new way and is well prepared for tomorrow's game. We hope to present a wonderful game to our fans amidst the shouts of the fans in our team's first game back at home in Dalian."
Describing the preparations for the Harbour Race, Leko said, "We went through a relatively long preparation period during which the players were able to relax mentally and physically. After the first phase of ten matches, everyone needs such a rest period. We will continue to gradually adjust our condition and prepare for the second phase of the tournament in terms of physical, mental, technical and tactical aspects. We are very much looking forward to the game, and especially important is that now resumed the home and away system, fans can enter the game, such a change is very happy, the fans are very important to us, and we hope that after our own fans can come to the scene, to bring encouragement and help the team."
Yan Junling said, "After three years, our league is able to return to the home-and-away system, as every soccer practitioner and every fan will be happy. Thanks to the leaders at all levels for making such an important decision at such a difficult time, the league has a better start and we hope to contribute a great game tomorrow with the attention of the Dalian fans."
