On the soccer field, the goalkeeper position will be held by the outstanding Han Jiaqi, defending Beijing Guoan's city; as for the back line, coach Suarez is expected to follow his classic four-guard system, and the starting lineup is expected to include Zhang Chengdong, Wang Gang, Engadeu and Li Lei. Of the four, Ngadeu and Zhang Chengdong will form a solid double center back barrier, while Li Lei and Wang Gang will stick to the wings and play the role of side backs.
In the midfield area, undoubtedly, the core of Beijing Guoan's midfield, naturalized player Li Ke, who specializes in interceptions and ball breaks, will play a key role, while Portuguese soccer superstar Guga will play alongside Li Ke to build a solid double back matrix. In front of this double back, local midfielder Zhang Yuan is expected to replace Zhang Xizhe, responsible for controlling the midfield organization and scheduling. Veteran Zhang Xizhe will be ready to take over in the second half, playing his "substitute killer" style.
As for the front line, the team's top scorer Fabio Abreu will undoubtedly be at the front to open up the field for Guoan, while his partner in the front three is likely to be Lin Liangming and Fang Hao, the two international-class wingers. Zhang Yuning, on the other hand, will be on the bench, ready to take the field at a moment's notice. To summarize, Beijing Guoan's projected starting lineup against Henan is as follows: Han Jiaqi; Zhang Chengdong, Wang Gang, Ngadeu, Li Lei; Li Ke, Zhang Yuan, Guga; Fabio Abreu, Fang Hao, Lin Liangming.
