Wang Tong, a veteran right back, is in the spotlight. In a much-anticipated pre-match press conference, Choi Kang-hee himself appeared with Wang Tong, a move that signaled his determination to start the game. With the two of them playing together, Wang Tong's presence on the pitch is a hint that Wu Xinghan's injury is not a cause for optimism. Choi Kang-hee further revealed that this game will be a stage for young players to show themselves, after all, Xie Wen can not play due to national team injuries, Abdul Meat Suli, buy Ulang, Jia Feifan and Zhao Jianfei and other youngsters are expected to get a chance. In addition, Huang Zhengyu is absent due to national team events, the midfield will be Huang Zhengyu with Liao Lixiang, Peng Xinli.
In view of the above, Jaafar Fan's chances of playing do not seem to be high. Instead, Buy Umu and Abdu Meat Suli are likely to come on as substitutes in the second half to keep the team fit. Zhao Jian is expected to partner Marcel at center back to guard the defense. Given Liu Yang's injury and Gao Junyi's fatigue, the left back position will probably be filled by the experienced Zheng Zheng or relaxed young players. I sincerely hope that these young players will seize this opportunity to fully express themselves and earn Choi Kang-hee's trust. Meanwhile, I also hope that Shandong Taishan will be able to play this match without the repercussions of the CFA's banning of some of their players.
In fact, four players from Shandong Taishan have been banned, and some media reports say the team could face relegation, rumors that are undoubtedly aimed at shaking the team's morale. We should pay attention to the CFA's official statement. I hope that the players will not be disturbed by the outside world and concentrate on their preparation for the match, and I believe that Shandong Taishan will be able to win this match.
