Shandong Luneng's frontline jewel, Cressan, not only possesses excellent physique, but also carries extraordinary talent. Under the leadership of this all-round striker, the team has been able to play both offense and defense, and he can play both as a winger and a center forward, becoming an indispensable goal-scoring machine in the offensive end of Luneng. In particular, since joining the team in the 2022 season, he has scored 51 goals and added 16 assists in 70 games, almost single-handedly supporting most of the team's offense. However, with Luneng facing a talent drain and unfavorable reinforcements this season, Cressan's steady play has been the lynchpin of the team's victories.
However, right at the beginning of the new season, this key player was unfortunately injured and is expected to be out of action for three weeks. This blow to Luneng is undoubtedly like a bolt from the blue. If Cressan misses out, Cui Kangxi can't adjust his tactics quickly, and the team suffers a series of defeats in the next four games, then the team, which was expected to win the Chinese Super League, may have to leave the title race early. Since taking over Luneng last year, Cui Kangxi has faced unprecedented challenges, and now is the time to test the ability of the Korean coach.
