In a relegation battle, the tactical layout of a team is often centered on solid defense and quick counterattacks, while seeking breakthroughs on the sides becomes the key to break the deadlock. After signing Malelai, Dalian Yingbo stopped looking for new offensive reinforcements, and Palacios' path to joining the team was blocked. Instead, the team has been looking at its own potential, and Mao Weijie, a local player from the Central League, is highly regarded for his excellent breakthrough skills. If he can improve his ball control in the Chinese Super League, Mao Weijie is expected to become a powerful tool for the team to break through on the sides, and provide firepower for Malelai and Karanga to create a new attacking combination for Dalian Yibo. On top of securing relegation, the team is also focusing on the development of young players.
For Dalian Yingbo, the road to bringing in internal reinforcements is full of challenges. The five players identified so far are all from last season's Central League, and the team is in dire need of at least two Central Super League players to bolster the squad. Former Dalian players Dong Yanfeng and Wang Jinxian are highly regarded, but they are less likely to join the team. Wang Jinxian may choose to return to his hometown Wuhan to join Sanzhen, while his contract with Changchun Yatai has expired and has not been renewed. In the transfer market, Dalian Yingbo seems to have no connection with the popular internal players.
The Chinese Super League has become increasingly competitive over the past two seasons, with almost all teams from ninth place onwards fighting relegation. This trend is expected to continue next season. For Dalian Yingbo, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. While the increase in the number of relegated teams may intensify the chaos at the end of the season, Dalian Yingbo has a chance to become a spoiler. However, the team's manager and players are new to the Chinese Super League and lack relegation experience. Although players such as Lv Peng, Yan Xiangguan and Jin Pengxiang have experience in the Chinese Super League, their form is not ideal. Next, how the team chooses its foreign and domestic helpers will be an important factor affecting the competitiveness of Dalian Yingbo next year.
