At the pre-match press conference, the team's leader Choi Kang-hee was unable to attend due to health issues. In the on-field training, Dalian-born goalkeeper Wang Dalei was absent, while Fernando, Peng Xinli and Buyurang trained individually on the sidelines, and previously injured Wang Tong and Jadason took part in the full-team training.
In this match, Shandong Taishan may be affected by the absence of head coach Cui Kangxi and goalkeeper Wang Dalei.
Sichuan Jiuniu, renamed Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, relocated to Shenzhen after successfully being promoted after winning the Central League title the previous season. The team's head coach is Spaniard Tato, and Brazilian foreigner Thiago Andrade is expensive. However, the more moderately priced Almenteros and Edu Garcia (who scored 4 goals) have also shown excellent performances. An Yongjia, dubbed the Crow of Hong Kong, also scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League. In contrast, other domestic players are less well known.
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng initially suffered two consecutive losses, but then switched to a point-grabbing mode and managed to win two consecutive matches. However, they failed to win their next six rounds of matches. Prior to this game, they had a record of two draws and four losses, totaling nine points and ranking 13th, just ahead of a few teams in the bottom four. Meizhou Hakka, Changchun Yatai and Qingdao Hainiu follow with 8 points. If they are not careful, Shenzhen New Pengcheng could fall into the relegation zone.
From the comparison of the two teams' lineups, Shandong Taishan's strength is superior, can they continue to stay strong in this game and beat Shenzhen New Hope City at home? Let's wait and see!
