This morning, the Shanghai Shenhua team ushered in a new dynamic. Asian Games selection Shenhua players Wang Haijian, Xu Hoyang and Zhang Wei have reported back to Shanghai, but the team is facing a talent drain. Main goalkeeper Ma Zhen, midfielders Wu Xi and Dai Weijun, and defense pillars Jiang Shenglong and Zhu Chenjie have all been called up by the national team to prepare for the Vietnam-Uzbekistan match. At the same time, the Chinese Olympic team also pulled five players from Shenhua, making Shenhua lose a total of 10 players on international days. According to the FA's compensation policy, Shenhua's five foreign aiders will be eligible to play. With a serious shortage of personnel, head coach Wu Jingui may send all five foreigners together to fill the lack of depth in the squad.
Dalian People's head coach Xie Hui is also under pressure. With only three rounds left in this season's Chinese Super League (CSL), Dalian People and Nantong Zhiyun are tied with 19 points and have escaped the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference. However, with Qingdao Hainiu, Wuhan Sanzhen and Shanghai Harbor coming up next, the situation is worrisome. Some media speculated that Xie Hui will leave the club if Dalian People are relegated. Fans have suggested that if Xie Hui is dismissed, Dalian could consider inviting former Dalian player Sun Jihai to take over. Sun Jihai was once the core of Dalian Wanda, then joined the English Premier League Manchester City, loved by fans. After his retirement, Sun Jihai devoted himself to youth soccer training, and is currently in Xinjiang to explore potential players. If Dalian were to invite Sun Jihai to join the team, I believe he would give it serious consideration. If Sun Jihai takes charge of the team, he is expected to bring Xinjiang's young talents to Dalian and help more young players to stand out.
Beijing Guoan is about to start a strong dialog with Shanghai Seaport. If Guoan loses, Seaport will win the championship two rounds earlier. Faced with the reality that they have no hope of winning the championship, Guoan is determined to put up a fight against Seaport. According to Beijing Youth Daily, Zhang Yuning, the previously injured striker of Guoan, has returned to the training base and is expected to make a comeback in the match against Seaport. Last year, Zhang won the Chinese Super League's domestic Golden Boot Award and the title of Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance.
Jankovic opted for veteran Tan Long after the national football team's naturalized striker Ekson did not appear in the win over Vietnam. Xie Weijun came on as a substitute in the second half. Although Eickson did not play, he may start in the warm-up match against Uzbekistan in partnership with Wei, according to Beijing Youth Daily. Previously, Ackerson had a poor performance in the warm-up match, and if he fails to prove himself in the match against Uzbekistan, he is afraid of losing his starting position.
