Guangzhou Evergrande failed to complete the task of winning the Chinese Super League this season. This is the second time they have lost the championship in the past three years. Although there are reasons such as this, the fact is that there is no championship. The winner of competitive sports is king. The process is more important. If Evergrande wants to avoid grainlessness again this season, it can only put hope on the AFC front and the FA Cup front. Due to the conflict between the AFC and FA Cup schedules, Evergrande will undoubtedly focus on the AFC front.
Captain Evergrande missed the AFC Champions League
So how far can Evergrande go in the AFC Champions League this season? Leaving aside the intensive schedule and the strength of the opponents, Evergrande itself has many hidden dangers. Paulinho and Zheng Zhi cannot go with the team due to injuries. You must know that these two players are Evergrande’s captains and the team system is important. Without them, can Evergrande still play a tough game? Especially the player Paulinho has used practical actions many times this season to be the savior. No one in the team can be without him, but now there is no Evergrande of Paulinho, who can stand up and become the core?
Exxon's ability declines. The state of
Exxon, Taliska and Golat deserves our attention. After Exxon was naturalized, his ability and scoring efficiency declined. Fans even ridiculed that Exxon was not naturalized, but assimilated. Although Exon has surrendered 6 goals this season, he can only rely on penalty kicks and free kicks to score goals. His speed and impact are no longer the "Cubs" of the year. In fact, from the scene, Ike Sen is indeed lacking a bright spot. Without the support of his teammates, he is isolated and helpless in the frontcourt. Goulart's return, I don't know whether Exon's state can be activated.
Taliska is in a sluggish state.
Taliska, who has returned from an injury, can occasionally score the world wave, but the overall trend has gradually become a "water tower". The pass turnover rate is high, and long shots are the only trick, but the opponent already knows his characteristics well. When the "Taliska area" is restricted, Taliska seems to be unable to move, and his mood is very affected. Teammate's play. It's just that Kashuai has always believed in Taliska's ability and has always given him a chance. The AFC Champions League game is Taliska's last chance to prove himself.
Gao Lat is highly anticipated
Gao Lat is loaned to China Fortune this season, in China Fortune, he played a pivotal role, is one of the team's relegation hero. He proved that he has completely gotten rid of the injury and his condition is getting better and better. When he returns to Evergrande, it depends on how Kashuai uses him. Goulart once helped Evergrande win the AFC Champions League. This year, can he become a "fire fighting" player? Help Evergrande to the end? The opponents of Evergrande in the AFC group stage are Suwon Samsung and Kobe Victory Boat (Johor retires). I hope Evergrande can cheer for the Chinese Super League team.