On the night of August 26th, a much-anticipated match between Beijing and Shanghai was staged in the 15th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), with hosts Beijing Guoan facing Shanghai Shenhua at the Rizhao International Football Stadium. Before the match, Guoan head coach Sui Dongliang attended the press conference together with Korean foreign aid Kang Xiangyou. Sui Dongliang revealed: "Recently the team has made appropriate adjustments in terms of physical fitness and mentality, and we have also given the players a short break so that they can relax physically and mentally. I believe the team is ready for tomorrow's match." Facing a question, Kang Sang-woo said confidently, "Under the new coaching team, we have won two consecutive matches, and I hope we can continue this momentum and try to win tomorrow's match." A reporter asked what Sui Dongliang thinks the team needs to do as a player who once participated in the Beijing-Shanghai derby and now participates in this kind of game as a coach. He responded, "It's true that I've played against Shenhua before as a player, but it's my first time as a coach. I think the most important thing is to focus on this game, and full preparation is the key." Talking about the team's current physical and mental condition, Sui Dongliang said, "The team has recovered its winning mentality and temperament and must continue to maintain it. The match against Shanghai Shenhua is crucial, we have allowed the players to rest well and led the team in some recovery training, all for the sake of winning tomorrow's match." Facing the upcoming spectacle of more than 3,000 fans cheering for the team, Sui Dongliang said, "This is the first time in three years that we have welcomed home fans in the true sense of the word, and I believe that their arrival will inject more energy into the team and make us more committed to the game. I hope we can play well in tomorrow's game and present a great matchup for our fans." Talking about the recovery of Jin Pengxiang and Adebenelo, who came to Rizhao with the team, Sui Dongliang emphasized, "We are a team, and every member needs to fight together with the team. These two injured players need to understand the tactical arrangements of the coaching staff as soon as possible, which is crucial for their recovery." On the question of communication with Zhang Yuning after the last game and whether he will still be allowed to take penalties in the future, Sui Dongliang responded, "We communicated after the game and we will still allow him to take penalties in the future. I think the last game was a good exercise for him, and it was very beneficial to his growth." (Sohu Sports Pei Li)

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