January 9th, the clouds are changing! Although Qingdao lost 0-1 to Zhejiang in the first round of the Super League playoffs yesterday, WeChat's "Qingdao Sports" public website boldly predicts that Qingdao's road to relegation is still full of uncertainties.
It is worth mentioning that in yesterday's game, despite the absence of Qingdao's three core players due to injury Alessandrini, Vukovic, Zhu Jianrong were selected to the list, but did not get the opportunity to start. Until the 67th minute, Zhu Jianrong came on as a substitute. Although the first 60 minutes of the two sides played difficult to distinguish, but Zhu Jianrong's debut undoubtedly brought Qingdao a new vitality.
Head coach Yang Weijian chose to hide Alessandrini because on the one hand, his injury has not yet healed and it is too risky to take the risk of playing; on the other hand, Yang Weijian also wants to save the best lineup for the next round. Alessandrini has played 11 matches for Qingdao this season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Although he has not been able to play full time due to injury and form problems, the former French international's role is self-evident.
Qingdao media analyzed in depth that if Alessandrini can return in the next round, Qingdao is expected to achieve a reversal and retain the Super League qualification in the case of equal strength of foreign aid. This relegation battle is undoubtedly a contest full of suspense.
