During the glorious years of Dalian Wanda and Shide, the names of Coach Li Guoxu and Assistant Coaches Li Gang and Zang Yongliang, as well as Assistant Coaches Yang Lin and Liu Yujian, intertwined into a deep comradeship. Wang Shouting of Shanghai Jiading Huilong grew up in the cradle of Dalian Shide and Dalian Yingbo, while Chen Lei sweated it out at Albin FC. The reunion of such old friends undoubtedly adds a different kind of charm to the field of play.
With both teams' starting and substitute lists revealed, a fierce battle is about to take place.
Facing Dalian Imbo, foreigners Kotelnik, Wang Zhuanhong and Karanga are all absent for some reason. The only Brazilian defender available will be Robertson, who will play despite his disability. Veteran Zhao Mingjian, who has returned to his hometown, will also make his debut at Dalian Yibo.
Dalian Imbo's starting lineup is as follows: No. 17 Sui Weijie; No. 34 Zhao Mingjian, No. 5 Jin Pengxiang, No. 6 Robertson, No. 18 Xiao Qiang; No. 38 Lv Zhuoyi, No. 21 Lv Peng, No. 28 Fei Yu, No. 22 Mao Weijie (U21); No. 39 Yan Xiangguan, No. 16 Zhu Pengyu (U21).
Dalian Imbo's substitutes included No. 1 Ge Peng, No. 2 Zhang Zhen, No. 4 Zhao Xuebin, No. 8 Qu Geping (U21), No. 9 Yan Peng, No. 12 Wang Shengbo (U21), No. 15 Fu Yuncheng, No. 20 Wang Shixin, No. 23 Huang Shan (U21), No. 29 Sun Po, and No. 31 Wu Xinze (U21).
Can Dalian Yingbo take three points on the road in the end-of-season showdown in the Central League? Let's wait and see, cheer for Dalian and good luck to Dalian!
