Zhao Mingjian, facing his old boss and the terms of the challenge, demanded that Dalian Imbo must ensure at least two wins in the next two matches, aiming to achieve a fifth consecutive title and laying a solid foundation for the road to the Super League. Karanga's form will directly determine Dalian Yingbo's overall performance this season. Although he has only scored one goal in three attempts, he has not relied solely on his individual ability to win matches during this period. As the league progresses and many hard matches are on the horizon, the play of foreigners is crucial and local players need to take responsibility. On the attacking end, the combination of Kotelnik and Karanga is crucial.
Zhu Pengyu, Lv Zhuo Yi, Xiao Qiang and Mao Weijie have taken up the starting positions and become the key players of the team. Since joining Karan, Zhu Pengyu has remained in the starting lineup. Zhao Mingjian once described Zhu Pengyu as running tirelessly like a robot. Zhu Pengyu has also suffered a goal drought since his long-range shot against Yunnan Yukun was misjudged. However, he is still the first choice of Dalian Yingbo's strikers for the upcoming two crucial matches.
Veteran Lv Peng fought hard in one game and Fei Yu was back in form with two solo shots in the final game. Compared with Chongqing Tongliang Dragons and Guangxi, Dalian Yingbo's lineup has matured. Now is the time to put Dalian three points ahead of Chongqing and seven points ahead of Guangxi. As long as Dalian can maintain its winning streak and lead second place by at least four to six points, the initiative will be firmly in its hands. Although Dalian Yingbo has not openly shouted beyond the slogan this year, but a series of strengthening initiatives, have highlighted the team's ambition to go beyond. Head coach Li Guoxu is strict and demanding on his players.
