For fans familiar with Shandong Luneng, it is an indisputable fact that with the departure of Fellaini and Moises, the only reliable candidates for the team's midfield back are Liao Lisheng and Li Yuan, two domestic players. Li Yuanyi has been assigned to the front position by Coach Choi Kang-hee, which seems to make Liao Lixing the undisputed linchpin of the back position. Despite the fact that newcomer Peng Xinli's performance in the back position in the AFC Champions League has won the recognition of the fans, it will take time to find out whether he can quickly integrate into the team given that he hasn't joined the team for a long time.
With the Super League opener approaching, Liao Lisheng's timely recovery is undoubtedly a timely fire-fighting prescription for Shandong Luneng. With Liao back from injury, Shandong Luneng's midfield lineup no longer needs to worry about the absence of core players. Liao's personal strength is well known, he has already made his mark in Guangzhou Evergrande, and is seen as a potential successor to Zheng Zhi. Compared to Peng Xinli, Liao Lixiang has a higher degree of concentration on defensive blocking, which is what Shandong Luneng needs most urgently at the moment. It's no secret that Liao's return will greatly enhance Shandong Luneng's defensive solidity and ball control in the midfield.
If Liao Li Sheng can return to full blood, then the probability of Shandong Luneng winning the game against Changchun Yatai and winning the first win of the season will be greatly improved. Expect Shandong Luneng to clear the gloom in the game and start a season full of hope.
