Kawasaki Striker will welcome Kobe Victory in the Cup on February 17th, followed by Shandong Taishan at home three days later. For Kawasaki head coach Oniki, three consecutive matches will undoubtedly be a tough test. These two matches are crucial, and the physical exertion of the players will undoubtedly be huge. In contrast, Shandong Taishan have had a full week to recuperate, which will help them recover better. Away tactics may not be a priority, but how the Kawasaki strikers will present the results of the winter's "devil training" is a mystery to be solved.
Shandong Taishan only need to score a goal in the next two rounds of matches to reach the set goal of a draw with their opponents in regular time. Choi Kang-hee's ace player will finally make his debut in the second round. Bi Jinhao, who missed the last round due to illness, will return in this round. The performance of newcomers Peng Xinli and Gao Junyi has not yet met expectations, and the pressure has shifted to Bi Jinhao. Choi Kang-hee's position is not to be missed. In the first round of matches, Shandong Taishan seemed to be unlucky, the backline players were slow to enter the state of mind, and lacked tacit understanding with each other. And the opponent's goalkeeper performed heroically. However, the loss in the first round did not make the players lose confidence. Those players who have not yet appeared in the match, such as Bijinho, Xie Wenneng, Delgado, etc., are expected to be the key players to decide the winner in the next round. Choi Kang-hee did not adopt conservative tactics on the road and only chose an attacking path. He pays attention to the opponents' set pieces and passes, and seeks to curb their offensive dominance. Shandong Taishan will have the opportunity to capitalize on their opponents' vulnerabilities.
