In the goal line, when the main goalkeeper Yan Junling will continue to guard the door in the penalty area; as for the defensive formation, coach Muscat is very likely to continue the usual SIPG team 4 back system. Among the many candidates, the first four defenders are likely to be Stanley Wang, Jiang Guangtai, He Jiao and Wang Zhenao. Jiang Guangtai and He Jiao will be the center backs, while Wang Shenchao and Wang Zhenao will be the wing backs on the left and right sides. Zhang Lin Yun is expected to face rotation and stay on the bench. Injured He Hubu is expected to replace him. In the heart of the midfield, Xu Xin will undoubtedly take on the heavy responsibility of intercepting and breaking up the ball, consolidating Shanghai Hong Kong's midfield and backfield defense; at the same time, Brazilian foreigner Mateusz Jussa will partner with Xu Xin to form a solid double back. Spaniard Matias Vargas, a former teammate of Wu Lei, is expected to continue to support Shanghai SIPG's forward attack under Oscar. The two winger options are likely to be Lu Wenjun and Brazilian newcomer Léo Citadini. Oscar's availability is still in doubt. As for the forward line, Wu Lei, who has returned to China, may face rotation, while Brazilian super striker Gustavo is expected to fill the gap, having overcome an injury to return to action. All things considered, Hong Kong's predicted starting lineup for the match against Henan is as follows: Yan Junling; Wang Zhenao, Jiang Guangtai, He Jiao, Wang Shenchao; Xu Xin, Mateus Joussa; Lu Wenjun, Matias Vargas, Léo Chitardini; Gustavo.
