The Chinese Super League season has yet to lock in a kickoff date while the AFC Champions League qualifiers are on the line, and last year's fourth-place promotion in the league - the
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
, scheduled to face off with the winner of the match between Sydney FC or Kaya on March 15th.
However, the turnaround came out of nowhere! The AFC has officially released a heavy dose of news today that
China Super League (soccer league)
strong contingent
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
announced its withdrawal from the 2022 AFC Champions League season, becoming the second active withdrawal after the dissolution of Liaoning Hongyun
China Super League (soccer league)
Team.
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
behind this decision, which was largely influenced by the new crown epidemic. In light of last year's Beijing
national security
Players being stranded overseas for long periods of time for AFC Champions League matches.
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
Opting out of the tournament seems reasonable. Once the players are stranded overseas, the Premier League will face a huge challenge this season.
However.
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
The move may trigger a domino effect. For Shandong Taishan, Shanghai Seaport and Guangzhou, who are also hoping to qualify for the AFC Champions League, they may follow the example of the
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
, opted out of this year's AFC Championship.
Guangzhou, in particular, is facing serious financial difficulties, with even the airfare and hotel budgets stretched to the limit. The team's core players have left the team, even last year from the Evergrande football school temporary formation of a young lineup is not easy. Against this backdrop, Guangzhou might follow the example of
Changchun Yatai (soccer team)
, opted out of the AFC Championship.
