Tonight, Beijing Guoan will usher in the first game of the new season of the Chinese Super League at Meizhou Zeng Xianzi Stadium, against the Cangzhou Lions.
Guoan has had a lot of personnel changes this season. All foreign players have been replaced, and young players have occupied the main positions. After two months of preparations, how well the team is running in will be tested in the first game.
First, the four major foreign aids Adebenro, Dablo, Jiang Xiangyou, and Memisevic each have their own characteristics and can help Guoan’s system in each position. After running in, Adebenro , Meimi, and Jiang Xiangyou should be able to lock in the main position. Dablo arrived in the team late, and his position overlaps with Zhang Yuning, so it will take some time to find his form.
Second, a group of young players from Guoan have officially entered the first team. Liang Shaowen, Ruan Qilong, and Naibi Jiang can all play the main role. After being tested in the AFC Champions League and the end of last season, whether these young players can take the lead is related to Guoan. Whether the replacement between old and new can be completed smoothly, after all, Yu Dabao in the defense is 35 years old, and the main players such as Liu Huan, Zhang Xizhe, and Pu Cheng are also over 30 years old. Guoan urgently needs the rapid rise of young people.
Third, Zhang Chengdong’s return is an important reinforcement for Guoan. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Xie Feng said that Zhang Chengdong will play a brand-new position. Zhang Chengdong is known as a versatile player. He has played as a forward in Portugal and as a full-back and full-back in Guoan. Midfielder, he has played center back and defensive midfielder in Hebei team. Currently, there are not many positions that Zhang Chengdong has not played. Maybe Zhang Chengdong will play the role of sweeper in this game. Zhang Chengdong, who has super running ability, also affects Guoan. Changes in style of play this season.
Fourth, Guoan has always competed in the Chinese Super League with a technical style of play. The technical ability of the midfielders is excellent in domestic football. However, Guoan’s midfield staffing is not sufficient this season. Planning player Li Ke still has an old injury that has not healed for a long time. Temporarily out of the competition area, the originally strong midfielder is also full of variables. The performance of the midfielder directly determines Guoan's combat effectiveness this season.
The first game is about to start, but it is impossible to see Guoan's new team through one game. The whole look of the season, maybe after the first game we will get some answers and there will be more questions. I wonder what Guoan fans most want to see in the game?
