On August 25th, the message came: on August 26th, the capital's green battlefield will welcome a focus showdown, the Beijing
national security
will host Shanghai in the 15th round of the Chinese Super League.
Shenhua prefecture level city in south China
. Today.
national security
's interim acting head coach Sui Dongliang personally attended the pre-game media exchange.
--Readiness
In recent days, the team has been adjusted not only physically but also mentally. We gave the players a short vacation to relieve the pressure. Now, I feel that the team is ready to go, just waiting for the drums to beat tomorrow. The team has regained the belief and aura of victory and this must be maintained. Facing
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
The game is crucial and we have made sure that the players are well rested, with some recovery training, all for the sake of winning tomorrow's game.
-- How does the Beijing-Shanghai derby as a player differ from the Beijing-Shanghai derby as a coach?
As a player, I've played against Shenhua before, but it's the first time I've been involved in such a matchup as a coach. I think the most important thing is to concentrate on the preparation for this game.
-- How will the team be impacted by the 3,000+ fans who will be on hand to cheer on the team tomorrow?
This is the first real home game in three years and I am confident that the fans' presence will galvanize the team and make them more focused. I look forward to us presenting a great game tomorrow to give back to the fans.
--On the injury recovery of Jin Pengxiang and Adebenelo
We are a team and every member must walk with the team. With these two injured players, it is vital to understand the tactical thinking of the coaching staff.
-- Zhang Yuning missed a penalty in the last game, will he be allowed to take penalties again in the future?
After the game, we have communicated that he will continue to take penalties in the future. I think the last game was a workout for him, which will be beneficial to his growth.
