Even so, the Yokohama Mariners have shown a fighting potential that cannot be ignored. Shandong Luneng is facing a match that is unpredictable and is sure to be a dramatic battle. Choi Kang-hei will need to be on high alert and give his best. There is no doubt that Choi will do his best to prove his worth and lead Shandong Luneng farther, and will put out his strongest starting lineup for the match.
The position of the goalkeeper, Wang Dalei deservedly is the first choice of Luneng goal guardian; defensive end, in order to ensure that nothing is wrong, Cui Kangxi or will give up the conventional four guards formation. Liu Yang, Jia Desong, Shi Ke and Dalian veteran Tong Lei is expected to become the first four defenders. Among them, Jia Desong and Shi Ke will partner with the center back; Liu Yang and Tong Lei as side backs. Brazilian defender Jadson is still the stable cornerstone of the team.
In the midfield, Shenhua veteran Peng Xinli will undoubtedly continue to serve as Luneng's back, responsible for interceptions and steals; with Peng Xinli partnering the double back, Zheng Zheng, an experienced veteran or will be guest back. Between the two backs, former Evergrande midfielder Li Yuanyi will shoulder the heavy responsibility in front of the field, planning and directing the attack, dominating the team's offense; the two sides of the fast side players, perhaps newcomer Kazaishvili and local star Xie Wenneng. Naturalized player Fernando is on the bench, ready to play.
Leader of the front line, Kressan is undoubtedly Luneng's strongest striker, who will be the first to launch an attack in front of the field, shouldering the heavy responsibility of destroying the enemy's formation and attacking the enemy's fortress. Accordingly, the starting lineup for Shandong Luneng and Yokohama Mariners is expected to be: Wang Dalei; Liu Yang, Jia Desong, Shi Ke and Tong Lei; Peng Xinli and Zheng Zheng; Li Yuanyi, Kazayishvili and Xie Wenneng; and Cressan.
