This season's Chinese Super League's unique Taishan team is in the midst of the severe test of the three-front war, stepping into the "purgatory schedule". It is expected that coach Choi Kang-hee will make a strategic decision in just 19 days, however, observing so far, it seems that coach Choi Kang-hee has not slacked off on any of the fronts. Immediately after, Shandong Taishan team will be consecutive road challenge Dalian people team. Dalian People, who are at the critical moment of relegation, will be in a more and more serious relegation situation if they lose in two consecutive matches.
Currently, Taishan players have arrived in Dalian in two batches. Next, they will play two consecutive away challenges in three days. How Coach Choi Kang-hee will deploy the team has become the focus of fans' attention. Most fans believe that Taishan can rotate their lineup appropriately in the league, concentrate their firepower on Dalian people, and keep their main lineup in the AFC Cup. This will not only help Dalian people relegation, Taishan team is also expected to enter the final of the AFC Cup. However, according to the current situation, Coach Choi Kang-hee is not interested in spreading his strength in the third line.
In the first round of the AFC Champions League group stage, Taishan took the risk of fielding a substitute lineup and foreign players to play Kaya, signaling that these substitutes will be rested in the league. As a result, Taishan will field a regular starting lineup for the first match against Dalian Ren. In addition, Fellaini did not participate in the first match of the AFC Champions League. Even though this lineup has only one foreigner, they still beat Beijing Guoan 3-0, making it quite difficult for Dalian Ren to win. In addition, other foreigners from the AFC Champions League may also feature in this match.
With Taishan playing on three fronts, defending the AFC Cup is undoubtedly the top priority. If they can beat Dalian, they are expected to reach the final and the title is within their reach. Therefore, Taishan must go all out to win the AFC Cup. Although there is a big gap between them and Harbour, the top team in the league, and there is little hope for them to win the cup, the second position in the league is still unstable, and as long as Harbour does not win the cup in advance, Taishan will not be the first to miss out on it. Therefore, Coach Choi Kang-hee will send his strongest lineup to deal with Dalianjin. It can only be said that Dalian people are unlucky. Taishan has hopes of winning both the league and the F.A.C.A. Cup.
