At 18:00 Beijing time on March 13th, an AFC Champions League elimination battle that will pull on the heartstrings of countless Chinese fans will be fiercely staged between Taishan and Yokohama Mariners. Although Taishan lost 1-2 in the first round of the match, the suspense of promotion still exists. However, the Taishan team's pre-match training on the evening of the 12th was a sight to behold, as if it were a skit. Choi Kang-hee's way of using soldiers seems to be not focusing on Cressan, but someone else.
Perhaps it was the continuous spring rain that made outdoor training impossible, and the Taishan team had to turn to indoor. However, with only five players on the indoor training ground, all of whom were undergoing recovery training, neither the Japanese media nor Taishan's Lu media saw any other players. In fact, the probability of these five players appearing on camera against the Yokohama Mariners is slim to none. As a result, the relaxed expressions and even laughter of several players on the training ground seemed as if they were rehearsing a Spring Festival skit.
However, the situation was clear before the match. For Taishan to advance, they would have to net more than two goals against their opponents. And Cressan will either not be able to play, or even if he does, he will face a tight defense. In this case, Choi Kang-hee's mesmerizing formation will be the key. If Pato does not perform well in the first round, Choi may consider starting Kaza. Kaza has played for Ulsan HD in the Korean league and has experience as a center forward. Statistically, Kaza Ishvili has played 129 matches for Ulsan HD, contributing to 3 key games.
As for how to fill the midfield void left by moving Kaza's position forward, I think we can try Xie Wenneng and Fernando's side attack, together with the scheduling of midfielder Li Yuanyi and others, to fully utilize the attacking potential of the current lineup. Pato can serve as a substitute, or appear in the forward position, or even partner with Bi Jinhao in a double-high formation to shock the opponent if necessary. In short, tactical adjustments are inevitable. Attack is the best defense. The only way for Taishan to advance is to win. That's the key to the game. I hope Choi Kang-hee will continue to lead Taishan to defend the honor of Chinese Super League in AFC Champions League.
