On June 8, Beijing time, Dalian Puwan Stadium witnessed a fierce Shanghai derby as Shanghai Shenhua beat Shanghai Seaport 2-0, with goals from Bassogo and Yang Xu key to the victory. Seaport suffered two consecutive defeats for the first time in the season. After the match, Harbour coach Lecco didn't seem to fully agree with his team's loss, saying: "We actually played well in this match, both teams tried their best and were eager to get all three points. Winning or losing depends on individual play and the ability to capitalize on chances. Today we missed our chances and our opponents seized them. Congratulations to Shenhua, who played slightly better and were lucky. I don't blame my players in the slightest, their hard work and fighting spirit are praiseworthy. But a result like this is not something anyone wants to see." Talking about when the team's N'Diaye will return, Leko said, "He has just come out of a two-month quarantine and has been practicing with the team for only two days, so I can't give a definitive answer as to when he will be back. It's really a tricky question, our offensive problems are not limited to the offensive line. We're in a different situation compared to other teams. We need at least 6-7 weeks, if not two months, to fully prepare for the game and then we can talk about who is in better shape. At the moment, I can't say for sure if Ndiaye can be the savior of our front line." As for the reason why Cai Huikang has started two consecutive matches this season, Leko chose to remain silent: "This involves our internal affairs, which I can't disclose." As for Paulinho, who came on as a substitute, Leko commented, "Paulinho is a key player for the team, we failed to utilize him in a number of matches last season, and unfortunately, his form for the new season is not ideal. We have been trying to get him to his best, but unfortunately, the training over the past four months has not been systematic and this has led to a dip in his form." (Sohu Sports Pei Li)
