While Shandong Taishan is standing on top of Mount Tai with a relaxed demeanor, Shinshu Victory Ship, as the hosts, had a rough and tumble battle in their latest match, narrowly defeating Urawa Red Diamonds by 1-0. As a result, it seems that Shandong Taishan, who are playing away from home, are ready to go, given the huge physical exertion of their opponents! It's a double whammy of good news for Shandong Taishan! Furthermore, the team's foreign aid Zeca has finally returned to the team. Zeca moved to Shandong from the Korean league at the beginning of the season, but was injured in training. It wasn't until last month that he officially returned to the team. After 247 days with the club, Zeca's performance is highly anticipated.
Looking ahead to the upcoming AFC Champions League, Shandong Taishan still has the potential to win on the road! After all, Shandong Taishan players have a deep understanding of the tactical characteristics of Japanese players from last season's consecutive matches against Japan. Combined with Cui Kangxi's experience in cup competitions, Shandong Taishan is expected to surprise their fans! If they win this match, Shandong Taishan will make it two wins in a row in the AFC Champions League and top the table with 6 points!
For Shandong Taishan fans, there are three things to look forward to in this match! Firstly, will Klassen be able to score again? As we all know, Klassen is the blade of Shandong Taishan's offense, and he has the responsibility of scoring goals in this game! Secondly, how is Zeca's form? Although he has already made his debut in the Chinese Super League, how will he perform in his AFC Champions League debut? Finally, goalkeeper Wang Dalei's performance will be crucial! Will Wang Dalei be able to shut out his opponents in this match, facing the 7 goals scored by the Japanese team in their previous away matches? All this will be the focus of fans' attention.
