Since Cao Yongjing returned to Beijing Guoan's camp this season, his outstanding performance has been as bright as a star, quickly occupying an important position in the hearts of the fans and the coaching staff. Whenever the team suffers from adversity, he has always been able to step up to the plate and bring about a turnaround with his individual goals and great passes. The data reveals that although he did not start the first 15 games, he has already contributed 6 goals and 3 key assists for Guoan, which shows the strength of the attacking force.
It is worth noting that Cao Yongjing's technical style is quite similar to Alan's, and he is exactly the kind of player who can turn the game around at critical moments. What's more, he is at the peak of his career and has huge potential and room for improvement, which precisely fits Ivan's selection criteria. Therefore, in Ivan's selection strategy, Cao Yongjing is more likely to become Alan's potential successor than others. From this perspective, Cao Yongjing may become the biggest winner during Alan's injury or suspension.
