In the 13th round of the Super League, Harbour won the match with a score of 2-1, which does not fully reflect the difference in strength between the two sides. From the field, Harbor was better in terms of technical and tactical aspects as well as individual players' abilities. Of course, Guoan could have been one goal ahead, but lost the chance to take the lead due to a controversial offside goal. Otherwise, the scene would have been completely different and Guoan would have had a chance to win the game. The goal being disallowed was a big blow to the players, further affecting their emotions, and the goal conceded was also due to poor staring.
If the first defeat only stayed at the level of performance, the bigger loss for Guoan came from a serious injury to a starter. In the first half of the match, star winger Yang Liyu was kicked in the ankle by Cai Huikang. From the slow motion, Yang Liyu's ankle was instantly bent to 90 degrees. Although he could barely stand up, he quickly fell to the ground and made an alternative move. Obviously, he was unable to hold on. After the match, it was judged through imaging tests that Yang Liyu's right ankle ligament was torn, which belonged to the category of serious injury, and he could not even walk normally.
With more than half of the league schedule, the outside world is more concerned about Yang's recovery time. Some media sources revealed that Yang will be reimbursed for the season, that is, directly withdraw from the remaining 17 rounds of the season, which has a great impact on Guoan. On the one hand, Yang is a new addition to the team this season. The 26-year-old international is a key player for the team, and even with the coaching change, Young was the main man for new coach Suarez. That's when he got injured, taking a big toll on the team's right side of the offense. The coaching staff needed to find a suitable replacement.
So far, Yang Liyu has made 14 appearances, starting 12 times and scoring 5 goals. He is the team's first scorer and the core of the offense. His performance has been recognized. Now, a serious injury is not only a loss for the team, but also for the player's psyche. However, at this stage, Yang Liyu needs to recuperate from his injury with peace of mind. As to whether the season is reimbursed, it depends on the recovery of the injury.
Prolonged injuries can take a toll on an athlete's conditioning. Whether they can regain a starting position after returning to the field is still unknown. And it may take longer to re-enter the national team. Only by maintaining stable appearances and good play in the league can there be greater hope.
