Insider information from Wang Xiaorui, a senior reporter for Sports Weekly, reveals surprising news: on the evening of October 19th, Beijing time, Gao Tianyi, the core of Guoan's midfield, unfortunately suffered an ankle injury, and is feared to be absent from the upcoming Chinese Super League (CSL). With Gao Tianyi's absence, Guoan's midfield lineup will only have 4 players left, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the team that is fighting for the championship, and also brings a rare opportunity for Shanghai seaports to grab points.
Gao Tianyi's injury was reportedly sustained during the previous match between the Chinese men's soccer team and Uzbekistan, and it is likely that this injury will cause him to miss the match. In that match, Gao Tianyi's performance as a substitute was less than satisfactory, and a reckless foul in the penalty area helped Uzbekistan earn a penalty kick to equalize the score.
In addition to Gao Tianyi, Guoan's team also has Zhang Yuan out for a long time due to injury, Zhang Xizhe said goodbye to the season early due to a ban, and De Souza is in Brazil receiving treatment for a knee injury. In the warm-up match with the National Olympics on October 13, Nai Bijiang also failed to play due to injury. The absence of these four midfielders has put Guoan in a manpower crisis in the midfield position.
As of now, the Chinese Super League has reached its 27th round, and Beijing Guoan is ranked fifth with 45 points accumulated. They are still hoping to qualify for the AFC Champions League next season. Shanghai Seaport, who is currently leading the league, is 8 points away from Shandong Taishan. If they win this round of matches, Shanghai Seaport may win the championship two rounds ahead of schedule. At the moment, the match seems to be tilted in favor of Seaport. Seaport will host Beijing Guoan in a crucial match at 19:35 on the 20th.
