17:15, August 5, Dalian Puwan Stadium welcomed the pre-match conference of the 11th round of the 2022 Chinese Super League between Dalian People and Shanghai Seaport. Dalian People assistant coach Chang Lin said bluntly at the conference, "The coming matchup will undoubtedly be tough, but Dalian People will uphold the unique style and tough will to present a visual feast for the audience." And Harbor skipper Lecco was excited: "The resumption of the home-and-away system is undoubtedly good news, and the return of the fans makes the game even more exciting, which makes us doubly happy."
Chang Lin further revealed that the team is fully prepared for the match after the rest period, led by director Xie. Today's match is the first home game after the restoration of the home-and-away system, which makes Chang Lin and his teammates feel extraordinarily happy. However, players such as Fei Yu and Sun Guowen are unable to play for some reason, and together with the two national Olympic players, this poses a considerable challenge to the team. Facing the strength of the Shanghai seaport, Chang Lin emphasized: "Despite the difficulties, we will do our best to show the style and fighting spirit of the Dalian people, to offer a wonderful game for the fans, and look forward to good results to reward everyone's support."
Feng Zeyuan added: "Under the leadership of the coaching staff and director Xie, the overall strength of the team has improved significantly, and we are well prepared for this game. We are looking forward to showing a wonderful match at home amidst the cheering of our fans."
For his part, Leko is confident about the preparations for the harbor: "After a period of rest, the players have recovered both mentally and physically. We are gradually getting into shape and preparing for the second phase of the tournament in every way. We are eager to play, especially with the return of the home-and-away format, to bring back our fans, which is very important to us, and hopefully our fans will come to the venue as well and cheer the team on."
Yan concluded, "The return of the league to a home-and-away format after three years is a joyous occasion for every player and fan. We are grateful to the leaders for making important decisions at a difficult time and giving the league a better start. I hope we can deliver an exciting game tomorrow under the watchful eyes of the Dalian fans."
