Not to be outdone, Cao Yongjing has been a revelation in the top tier of the Chinese Super League this season, overshadowing even Guoan's central midfielder Yang Liyu. Although Cao has not been in the starting lineup, he has been able to energize the team every time he has been called upon to play, and has even been able to strike a spectacular shot to seal the victory. On the other hand, Cao Yongjing's stats and performances dwarfed Yang Liyu's, leaving him in a slightly awkward position.
Yang Liyu desperately needs to prove himself quickly in the upcoming training and tournaments for Guoan in order to reclaim his starting position. The 97-year-old domestic soccer star has been on the scene since he was a youngster and has been called up to the national team several times. We have reason to believe that after a period of adjustment and sharpening, Yang Liyu will surely take his place in Guoan's lineup and show his excellent shooting skills.
