China Super League (soccer league)
The league is back in action with the ninth round of the Gusu tournament, with Wuhan Green facing a strong challenge from Shanghai Shenhua in a match that will kick off at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at nightfall.
Wuhan midfielder Artemisia Junmin was at the press conference this afternoon, and his words were full of affection for his hometown team. He revealed that he has long been prepared for this event, because to play for his hometown team is a dream he has been harboring since childhood.
--What is the team's preparation strategy for the upcoming game?
"The uncertainty of the weather has posed a number of challenges for us as the recent typhoon has forced the training venue to move indoors, so we have stepped up our preparations to deal with a variety of complex weather conditions."
-- Is the team fully ready to go in for tomorrow's game?
"All the players maintain a high state of readiness and are able to quickly assemble at a moment's notice, ready to go into battle. Coming to this familiar and unfamiliar city and integrating into the new team, there is both pressure and motivation, with tension and anticipation intertwined."
--How did Wuhan's performance differ from other strong teams?
"I've shared a lot of heartfelt stories on social media recently, and being able to play for my hometown team fulfills a childhood dream, and returning now makes up for not being able to play for my hometown team during my playing career."
