In goal, the outstanding Han Jiaqi will hold the fort for Beijing Guoan; as for the backline, Coach Suarez may follow his trademark four-guard system, and it is speculated that the starting four defenders may consist of Zhang Chengdong, Wang Gang, Ngadeu and Li Lei. Of the four, Ngadeu and Zhang Chengdong will partner as center backs; while Li Lei and Wang Gang will continue to play as wingbacks on both sides.
As for the midfield, it is obvious that the core player of Beijing Guoan's midfield and backfield who is responsible for interceptions and steals is not naturalized player Li Ke; Portuguese star Guga should play alongside Li Ke to form a solid double back combination. It is expected that before these two backs, local midfield powerhouse Zhang Yuan will take over from Zhang Xizhe and be responsible for the organization and scheduling in front of the field. Meanwhile, veteran Zhang Xizhe will be on standby in the second half as a substitute, playing the role of "odd man out".
In the forward line, the team's top scorer Fabio Abreu will undoubtedly continue to charge for Guoan in the forward line; partnering with him in the forward trident could be Lin Liangming and Fang Hao, two international wingers. Zhang Yuning will be on the bench, ready to play at any time.
All things considered, the expected starting lineup for Beijing Guoan against Henan is as follows: Han Jiaqi; Zhang Chengdong, Wang Gang, Ngadeu, Li Lei; Li Ke, Zhang Yuan, Guga; Fabio Abreu, Fang Hao, Lin Liangming.
