In the recently concluded semi-final of the AFC Cup, although Shandong Luneng was down by one man at one point, they defeated Dalian Ren with a score of 2:0 by virtue of their resilience and indomitable spirit, winning the victory and advancing to the final of the AFC Cup. Now they just have to wait for another team to join them in the final.
However, behind the glory of the AFC Cup, Shandong Luneng still has to face the dual challenges of the Chinese Super League and the Asian Championship. According to the schedule, on the night of September 29, they will usher in the 27th round of the Chinese Super League against Wuhan Sanzhen; and on the night of October 3, they will face Yokohama Mariners in the AFC Champions League, which will be a key match. For Shandong Luneng, they still have a long journey ahead of them.
In the Chinese Super League, although the prospect of winning the title is not optimistic, I firmly believe that Coach Choi Kang-hee will not give up lightly. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, he will go all out. In the AFC Champions League, if Shandong Luneng can beat Yokohama Marinos on October 3, their chances of getting out of this group will be greatly improved.
Just as Shandong Luneng is at a critical moment in their three-front war, they came with an exciting news. According to Shandong Luneng's team reporter Niu Zhiming, the team's core winger Liu Binbin is recovering well from his injury and he is actively training with the team. He is expected to make his comeback against Wuhan Sanzhen and Yokohama Mariners.
This is undoubtedly a great encouragement to Shandong Luneng who are fighting on multiple fronts. As we all know, although Liu Binbin's physical condition is not ideal, he is gifted. As a forward attacker, he is not only able to play as a winger, but also play the all-round role of a winger. He is incredibly fast and explosive, has excellent passing and shooting skills, possesses great creativity in front of goal, and can always capitalize on his chances.
According to statistics, although he is not a regular starter for Shandong Luneng this season, he has contributed 3 goals and 3 assists in 13 starts. In the key stage of the multi-line battle, Liu Binbin's timely comeback will greatly enhance Shandong Luneng's threat in front of the field, at the same time to enhance the depth of the team's lineup. Liu Binbin's return will inject new vitality into Shandong Luneng's multi-line battle, and look forward to the future, full of hope.
