Cressan, an athletic and physical player, has shown impressive talent not only on the soccer field. As the team's striker, he is surprisingly versatile, playing either as a winger or a center forward. Crucially, he plays an indispensable role in Shandong Luneng's forward lineup as the team's top scorer, and his presence is almost equivalent to the team's goal-scoring guarantee. Since joining the team in the 2022 season, Cressan has scored 51 goals and 16 assists in 70 games, almost single-handedly carrying most of the team's offense. This season, despite Luneng's talent drain and signing woes, Cressan has been a strong pillar of the team's winning ways.
However, at the beginning of the new season, the team's thigh was unfortunately injured and is expected to be out of action for three weeks, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Shandong Luneng. Assuming Cressan misses the next four games due to injury, and coach Cui Kangxi is unable to adjust his lineup in time, the team could face a losing streak. As a result, Shandong Luneng, which was originally expected to compete for the Chinese Super League title, may bid farewell to the championship stage in advance. Since taking over Shandong Luneng last year, coach Cui Kangxi has faced unprecedented challenges, and now is the key moment to test his coaching ability.
