Taishan team prepares for key AFC Champions League game
Taishan, which has been sharpened by South Korea, embarked on a journey on December 9, Beijing time, destination Japan, for the upcoming AFC Champions League group stage final round away match against Yokohama Mariners to intensely prepare for the game.
Recognized as the "Iron Army" in the Chinese Super League, the Taishan team is always in fighting shape. Just after the end of the showdown with Kaya, the team immediately transferred to Jeju Island, South Korea, for intensive training, which is not only for the AFC Champions League group stage preparation, but also a forward-looking winter training. During the intensive training in South Korea, Taishan did not relax and the training intensity was quite high.
With the end of the training in South Korea, Taishan team immediately departed for Japan. According to the plan, the team will regroup on the 10th and start targeted training for the game on the 13th. Currently, Taishan is at the top of the table with 12 points, but the qualification places are yet to be decided. Despite the positive outlook, Taishan will need to be careful not to miss the chance to qualify due to carelessness. As long as they avoid a big loss, Taishan will be able to secure the qualification.
In the first round of matches, Taishan lost 0-1 to Yokohama Marinos at home, but the team was a little less lucky as they hit the post twice in the match. Despite the difficulties they faced, the Taishan team is still full of confidence. However, with Fellaini and Moises gone, and Pato returning to China due to injury, the team's strength is inevitably affected by the fact that only two foreigners, Jadson and Cressan, are available to play. Against Yokohama Marinos, Taishan cannot afford to lose.
The Yokohama Mariners' recent situation is also volatile. Australian coach Muscat has left his post, and a new coach is yet to be identified. Facing the challenge of Taishan, the Yokohama Mariners will probably be under the temporary command of an assistant coach. For the Yokohama Mariners, they need to net at least two goals in order to qualify, and they will give it their best shot.
For the rest of the Super League, Three Town have bid an early farewell to the group stage, finishing last in the group with one win, two draws, three losses and five points, missing out on qualification for the knockout stage. Zhejiang will face Melbourne City on the road in the final round. With a win, Zhejiang still has a chance to turn the tables.
