On the night of August 24th, a key bye in the 13th round of the Chinese Super League was played passionately as Guangzhou and Dalian started a 0-0 battle at Guangzhou's home ground. After the match, Guangzhou's tactical director Fu Bo was interviewed by the media at a press conference.
--Review of the contest
It was a great matchup, and even though we were at a one-man disadvantage, the players showed resilience and fought relentlessly for every ball, which is a rare spirit. However, there is still room for improvement in our overall tactics and execution, especially in terms of how we can be more confident in realizing our potential when we are in a dominant position. The players looked a little lackadaisical after some of the turnovers, which led to an increase in errors.
-- Players were emotionally out of control in the second half, how can we prevent similar situations?
Mood swings are a common phenomenon on the soccer field. We certainly hope that the players can better control their emotions during the game and focus all their attention on the game. With such a tense situation and one man short, there may also be tactical considerations behind this.
--How well does the coaching team gel?
The pursuit of perfection is always on the way and they have just taken over the team. However, the division of labor among team members is very clear. This game is not only a test for the players, but also a training for our coaches. How to make substitutions in such a situation and how to maximize our strengths are all issues that we need to gradually gain experience in.
-Thoughts on the relegation situation
I think the first thing to do is to keep a positive mental state, and then how to use tactics wisely. This is very beneficial to the growth of young players.
-- Impact of Wei-Shihao's yellow card suspension on the team
Wei Shihao's absence will undoubtedly affect us, but it's a reality we have to face. It will also give the younger players a chance to show what they can do.
-How do you see Jiang Guangtai joining Seaport?
This is a decision between individual players and the club and I cannot comment on it. No matter how strong the opponents are, with or without foreign aid, we have to stick to our own path and do our best with the current squad. I have full confidence in the team.
