On June 29th, Shandong Taishan started an intense warm-up match at the base against Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. After 120 minutes of intense fighting, Taishan realized a reversal of Tianjin's victory with a score of 4-2. Leonardo and Fellaini scored respectively, while Huang Cong and Hao Haiyi also contributed key goals.
The Chinese Super League is expected to restart on July 18th. Currently, there are changes in Taishan's lineup, with star players such as Jin Jingdao and Artemis Artemis unable to participate in the joint practice due to their participation in the national football training. Sun Junho is in isolation, which makes it necessary for the coaching staff to adjust their tactics and prepare for the intensive schedule ahead.
In another warm-up match on June 29, Taishan once again faced Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. Previously, Taishan won 1-0 on June 9th. Leonardo and Fellaini made their debuts in the match, which was divided into three periods, with Taishan making a comeback in the third.
After the warm-up match, Taishan will take a short break and travel to Shanghai in early July to play a second warm-up match against Shanghai Seaport. This will be the second time that the two teams will meet in a warm-up match. At the beginning of the season, Taishan was defeated by Seaport by 0-5, when the team was not complete and Seaport's foreigners performed well.
According to the latest news, the Chinese Super League will be suspended from September to November, and the international players may have a four-month training program from mid-August until mid-November. The AFC will officially announce the results of the draw for the 12-team tournament on July 1, when the opponents and fixtures of the national football team will be revealed, and the organization of the league will gradually become clearer.
