After a hard training in South Korea, Taishan team set off on a journey to Japan on December 9, Beijing time, to prepare for the final round of the AFC Champions League group stage match against Yokohama Mariners away from home.
As the toughest team in the Chinese Super League, Taishan has always been in competitive shape. After the Kaya match, the team went to Jeju Island in South Korea for extra training, aiming to warm up for the AFC Champions League group stage and taking the opportunity to conduct intensive winter training. During the period in Korea, the intensity of the training of Taishan team is not reduced.
Today, the Taishan team completed their training in Korea and departed for Japan. According to the established plan, they will resume training on the 10th to build up their strength for the battle of Yokohama Mariners on the 13th. Currently, Taishan is in the lead with 12 points, but the qualification places are not yet decided. Tarzan's future is bright, as long as their goal difference does not exceed 3, the promotion spot will be in their hands.
In the first round matchup, Taishan lost 0-1 at home to Yokohama Marinos, but the team hit the goal box twice and was only lucky. However, Taishan still faces many challenges. Fellaini and Moises have left the team, and Pato has returned home due to injury. In this match, foreigners Jadson and Cressan will play, and the team's strength will undoubtedly be damaged. The match between Taishan and Yokohama should not be underestimated.
Yokohama Mariners also experienced changes. Coach Muscat has left his post, and a new coach has not yet been selected. Yokohama Mariners may be under the temporary command of an assistant coach. They need to win by two goals to qualify for the tournament, so they will do their best.
Among the other teams in the Super League, Three Town has bid an early farewell to the group stage, finishing at the bottom of the table with one win, two draws, three losses and five points, and not qualifying for the knockout stage. Zhejiang will face Melbourne City on the road and still have a chance of survival if they can win.
