In the goal line, Zhejiang's pillar Zhao Bo will undoubtedly hold his ground and guard the city gates; as for the layout of the defense, Jordy will maintain a solid four-guard system. The four defenders in the starting lineup are expected to include Sun Guowen, Lucas Porcinolo, Wang Dongsheng, and up-and-coming youngster Liu Haofan. Among them, Lucas Porcinolo and Liu Haofan will be paired as the double center backs, while Sun Guowen and Wang Dongsheng will guard the left and right sides respectively.
In the midfield area, the burden of intercepting and breaking up the ball will fall on the shoulders of Frank, who is undoubtedly the key player in the midfield and backfield of the Zhejiang team. Alongside Frank will be the experienced Li Tixiang. On both sides of them, it is expected that former Luneng star Yao Junsheng and foreigner Evra will launch a new offense, opening up the attacking situation and delivering shells for Zhejiang.
As for the front line, Leonardo will be the main attacker, leading Zhejiang to attack the opponent's defense; while 24-year-old Dutch newcomer Dibs Owusu will partner with him to share the team's offensive burden, and their teaming up is worth looking forward to.
Accordingly, Zhejiang's projected starting lineup against Beijing Guoan is as follows: Zhao Bo; Sun Guowen, Lucas Porcinolo, Wang Dongsheng and Liu Haofan; Yao Junsheng, Li Tixiang, Frank and Evra; Leonardo and Dibis Owusu.
