In the evening of August 5, at 17:15, a highly anticipated 11th round of the Chinese Super League is about to begin with the pre-match press conference between Dalian People and Shanghai Seaport held at the Puwan Stadium in Dalian.
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The assistant coach of Chang Lin was blunt at the meeting, "Facing the upcoming challenges, this game is undoubtedly tough for us. However, Dalian people will definitely show their unique style, adhering to the belief of never giving up, and present a visual feast for the fans on the spot." Harbor's head coach Leko, on the other hand, said excitedly, "The resumption of the home-and-away system and the return of the fans to the field of play means a great deal to both us and the fans, and we are all overjoyed."
Speaking about the team's preparation, Chang Lin revealed, "After the fierce competition in the last stage, the team had a short break under the careful guidance of Xie, and was fully prepared for the second stage of the game. Tomorrow is the first home game after the restoration of the home-and-away system, and we are very happy that many fans will gather at the scene to cheer for us. Unfortunately, Fei Yu, Sun Guowen, Xie Guan and two national Olympic players are unable to play due to injuries, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for our team. Shanghai Harbor is a strong team, both in terms of overall value and player ability. Although tomorrow's game is full of challenges, we Dalian people will play team style, with tenacious fighting spirit to bring the fans a wonderful duel, and hope that the final result will satisfy the fans."
Another representative of the team, Feng Zeyuan, also said, "Under the leadership of Director Xie and the coaching staff, the overall strength of the team has been significantly improved, and we are ready for tomorrow's game. In our first game back at home in Dalian, we look forward to presenting an exciting game with the enthusiastic support of our fans."
Introducing the Harbour team's preparations, Leko said, "After a period of preparation, the players are well adjusted both mentally and physically. After the first phase, everyone needs a rest period. Next, we will gradually adjust our condition and get ready for the second phase of the game in terms of physical, mental and technical and tactical aspects. We are very much looking forward to the game, and we are heartened by the return of our fans after the resumption of the home-and-away system, and we hope that our fans will come to cheer for the team as well."
Yan Junling said with emotion, "After three years, our league has finally resumed the home and away match system, which is a happy thing for every soccer practitioner and fan. Thanks to the wise decisions made by the leaders at all levels at a difficult time, the league has opened a brand new chapter. I hope that tomorrow we can offer an exciting game for the fans in Dalian."
