In the prelude to the Golden Autumn, Shenhua's injury haze is gradually lifting, but the challenges remain. According to the latest disclosure of the Oriental Sports Daily, compared to the previous stage, the team's injury situation has improved, however, the injury list is still visible.
Reports reveal that the team has picked up, but the rehabilitation list is still star-studded. in the September 20 away game in Meizhou, Cao Yunding unfortunately suffered a strained thigh muscle and the diagnosis was beyond grade two. After three weeks of grueling recovery, he still needs an extra week or two to make up the distance from health. Whether he will be able to make his debut in the first game after the break is still up in the air. As for Zhu Chenjie, who suffered a dislocated acromioclavicular joint, and Bi Jinhao, who suffered a fractured femur, they are currently recuperating, and a hospital review will be a barometer of their return.
The Chinese Super League was suspended from October 11 to 23, with scheduled fixtures put on hold across the board. Shenhua's away matches against Changchun Yatai and Shandong Taishan, as well as their home match against Chengdu Rongcheng, could not be staged on time. Together with the postponed Guangzhou City and Cangzhou Lions, Shenhua still have 14 rounds to go.