Preparing for the June 9 Chinese Super League (CSL) Round 12 showdown, Guoan foreign aid man Nga Deu is stepping up his training.
At 19:35, Beijing Guoan will challenge Dalian Ren on the road. Coach Stanley firmly stated in the pre-match conference, "We are eager to win to improve the team's ranking."
After 11 rounds of matches on June 2, Guoan got plenty of time to rest, thus targeting tactical adjustments. Stanley revealed that the team focused on strengthening the defense and analyzed the players meticulously.
Despite Dalian's current position at the bottom of the table, Guoan is wary of a team that is adept at pressing up front. Stanley emphasized that the match will be challenging and that the opponent's low ranking should not be underestimated. He hopes to improve his team's ranking by winning before the break.
Guoan's performance has been up and down since the tournament and the Dutch coach expects his team to play consistently. He emphasized that the opponents will not give up points easily, so the team must give their best.
Injuries are still a worry for Guoan. Yu Dabao is suffering from the aftermath of a head injury, and Park Cheng and Wang Gang will also be absent due to injury. To supplement the lineup, the coaching staff selected Yan Yu from the U21 ladder team, and the young player is expected to appear in the game.
