News coming from the soccer newspaper shows that Shandong Taishan team is about to have a hard battle, they will meet with the strength of Yatai and seaport team, and their home field advantage may become the key.
The first phase of the Chinese Super League (CSL) came to an end on June 9, and the Taishan team then assembled on the 14th, devoting themselves to rigorous physical and tactical training, and improving their strength through a number of internal matches. on June 24, they swept Dongguan Guanlian 6-1 in the AFC Cup, and their next match will be on the road against Meizhou Hakka.
The excellent performance in this FA Cup has boosted Taishan's confidence. On the one hand, the depth of the team's lineup increased; on the other hand, the Super League team was able to give full play to the power of their foreigners when playing against the Central League team; furthermore, the training effect during the break was remarkable. After the match, coach Choi Kang-hee highly praised 22-year-old Xie Wenneng and 19-year-old U Lang. Taishan team not only pursues the improvement of this season's results, the training of young players should not be neglected.
Just after the FA Cup fixtures, Taishan welcome the challenge of the Chinese Super League. They host Changchun Yatai on the 29th and then Shanghai Harbor on July 3rd. Although both teams are ranked higher than Taishan, Choi Kang-hee's confidence and morale have risen significantly since he took over, with 3 wins and 2 draws. The hard training of the players during the break has also given the team confidence in the future.
Facing Yatai, Taishan can only rely on two foreigners, Cressan and Moises. In order to win, local players need to take more responsibility. Fellaini is expected to play in the match against Seaport, alongside Cressan and Moises. However, Tarzan still has shortcomings compared to Harbour who have a full complement of players. This matchup will be one of the most challenging battles of the season for Taishan.
Playing at home is a big advantage for the Taishan team. Previously, the enthusiasm of Taishan fans was high and the team's morale was high. If they can get good results in these two games, Choi Kang-hee's coaching prospect will be brighter and Taishan team will be expected to recover their form quickly.
