Undoubtedly, Shandong Luneng's goal is guarded by the home goalkeeper Wang Dalei, his solid performance has become the key to the team's defense; and in the layout of the line of defense, coach Cui Kangxi is expected to continue its solid 4-guard system, the starting lineup or will be Liu Yang, Shi Ke, Jadason and the new star Tong Lei. Among them, Shi Ke and Jia Desong will join forces to form the core of the center back, while Liu Yang and Tong Lei may respectively guard the left and right wings.
In the midfield, veteran Zheng Zheng made his transition to the back in the AFC Champions League and shone, and his wealth of experience will allow him to play a key role in the middle of the field, specializing in interceptions and ball breaks. Alongside him will be new Shenhua veteran Peng Xinli, who is expected to form a solid double back. In addition, former Evergrande player Li Yuanyi is expected to play the core of the offense in the AFC Champions League, and his commanding skills will be complemented by Kazaishvili and Xie Wenneng, the two fast horses on the wings, who will weave the attacking network together. As for naturalized player Fernando, he may continue to be a substitute force.
As for the offensive side of the ball, captain forward Cressan will undoubtedly be charging forward, and his leadership on the front line will open up the scoring for Luneng.
According to this speculation, Shandong Luneng's starting lineup in the match against Changchun Yatai may be: Wang Dalei; Liu Yang, Shi Ke, Jia Desong, Tong Lei; Zheng Zheng, Peng Xinli; Kazayishvili, Li Yuanyi, Xie Wenneng; Kressan.
