At 2:20 p.m. on July 1, our nation's capital's
Beijing Guoan (soccer team)
The team and South Korea's Daegu FC were welcomed to the Benyodko Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for a media conference ahead of the third round of the Asian Champions League Group I fixtures.
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The team's head coach, Jankovic, made it clear that "we are a dynamic group of youngsters, our group is not to be underestimated, and we will face a stiff challenge even if our starting lineup takes the field."
Talking about the preparation, Jankovic continued to emphasize: "Tomorrow's match will be our third game in the group stage, and the opponent is equally strong. Although we are a young team, we have to give our best and show our best form. If we look at the strength comparison of each group, our group is quite strong and even if the first team takes the field, we will face fierce competition."
Jankovic also mentioned, "For our young players, such a tough game is a training. I believe that no matter what the final score is, through this kind of training, our players will be more confident and show more dominance against any opponent when they return home. Although we suffered a big loss in the last game, all the players have done a good job in physical recovery and mental adjustment, and I believe the team will meet the next game with a new mental outlook and physical condition."
Regarding the 0-7 loss to Kawasaki in the last round, Jankovic explained, "Our opponent was really very strong and we had a recovery session after the match. We also watched videos and analyzed the next match. From the mental level of the players, they have taken off their mental burden, everyone is relaxed and ready for the next opponent."
Discussing tactics, Jankovic said, "We've been practicing and honing our formation and style of play for the past few years, but it's a real challenge for players and coaches to make temporary adjustments to our formation and style of play when we meet such a strong opponent in the AFC Champions League. From the first two matches, our players are more comfortable with the formation they have been using before. We have spent several years practicing the 433 formation and we will use this relatively mature style of play again tomorrow. In this system, the players are very clear about their positions and responsibilities, and I believe they will play at their best."
Player Chen Yan Park also said, "This game will be very tough. Today is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and I hope we can finish the game with the willpower and quality that characterizes the Chinese. Kawasaki Frontale is one of the top teams in Asia and their pace of play is very different from our previous style, it's very fast-paced and hard for us to keep up. I was impressed by their interspersed running, which is something we need to learn in the future."
