In the preliminary stage of the Central League, Zhejiang Warriors ranked second in the table with 21 points in 10 matches. With Andrijašević and other internal and external reinforcements joining the team, Zhejiang's fighting strength is expected to be greatly improved, which in turn will enhance the chances of impacting the Chinese Super League.
In the first stage of the tournament, Zhejiang team relied on two foreign aiders, Mu Xiekui and Djurdjic. However, Jurjić played non-striker position for many hours, and Mu Xiekui had to carry the burden of offense alone, bearing huge offensive pressure.
Due to the implementation of the anti-epidemic policy, it is significantly more difficult for Chinese Super League and Chinese First Division teams to bring in reinforcements this year. Fortunately, Zhejiang team has successfully introduced a new foreign aid. Croatian star Andrijašević has been given a clean bill of health and he arrived in Hangzhou on a flight from Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. After completing 14+7 days of isolation, he will meet with the Zhejiang team to prepare for the second phase of the Central League.
Andrijašević previously represented the Croatian national team in China in 2017, wearing the number 10 kit. In the same year, he moved to Belgian First Division side Gent before being loaned out to Rijeka in the Croatian First Division. Despite playing mainly as a midfielder, Andrijašević can occasionally play as a shadow striker or forward for the team. His addition is expected to take the pressure off of Mu Xiekui in the forward line.
Wu Shao Koon, the deputy general manager of Zhejiang Professional Football Club, is acquainted with Andrijašević and took a photo with them and former Zhejiang foreigner Samir in 2019. In fact, Zhejiang had been following Andrijasevic for two years and had planned to bring him in on the Chinese Super League platform. Andrijasevic once considered traveling to the Thai league, but ultimately chose to join Zhejiang.
Before Andrijasevic came to China, he consulted his close friend Samir. Samir said that Zhejiang is one of the best soccer clubs in China with standardized management, which strengthened his determination to join the team.
After the joining of Andrijašević, Zhejiang team is still actively looking for internal and external reinforcements. In the second and third stage, Zhejiang team will be stationed in Meizhou district. If they want to realize the goal of overtaking the Super League, they need to continue to grab points in the next games. The outstanding performance of Andrijašević and other players will help Zhejiang team to sprint to the Super League.
