In the last AFC Champions League game, the quality of the downward passes from the wing players was poor, with Cressan failing to play a pivotal role, while Zecca was unable to return due to injury. In the second half, we pushed Jadson into the center forward position and the results improved, but it is not a permanent solution. In this game, we should abandon the center forward tactic and instead use a three striker formation to increase the chances of cutting and breaking through, and to strengthen the long range shots from the front of the box. Meanwhile, use Jadson as a mere substitute defender. Hopefully, Choi Kang-hee will field a trio of strikers, Fernando, Kaza and Klassan, in this game.
Now, our foreign player Fernando has gradually integrated into the team and is in great form. In the last game, he scored a goal that helped our Shandong Taishan team to make a comeback. Although he was injured in that game, it didn't cause too much of a problem judging from his pre-match training in Japan. However, in this match, we expect the Kawasaki Strikers to focus on him, potentially stopping his offense through physical confrontation and fouls. Shandong Taishan already have a Zeca injured in their forward line, so we hope Fernando will be able to protect his body. After all, his role in this season is very important to the team, and there are still important matches to be played after the AFC Champions League, such as the Chinese Super League and the AFC Cup.
Although Delgado, another naturalized player, has returned to the team, he did not make the league roster. From this, we can see that he may not be recognized by Choi Kang-hee and the possibility of leaving the team at the last minute of the transfer window still exists. In reality, Delgado is not as strong as a foreigner and really doesn't do much for the team. He also didn't achieve anything great when he was on loan in the Central League last season, unfortunately.
