According to the Shandong Sports Leisure Channel, a pre-match press conference for the home game between Shandong Taishan and Qingdao Hainiu was held at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center. Head coach Cui Kangxi attended with player Xie Weneng. At the press conference, Cui Kangxi expressed his regret over the absence of Crespo, hoping that the players would demonstrate a spirit of dedication in this match.
At the pre-match press conference, Cui Kangxi candidly stated that during a long season, a team will inevitably face very challenging periods, and Shandong Taishan is currently at such a difficult juncture, “After suffering consecutive losses against key opponents, the atmosphere within our team is not good. It’s precisely at times like these that the team should be simpler and purer. I hope that in this match, the players can exhibit a spirit of dedication, fighting spirit, and sacrifice. Although we have many injured players who cannot participate, I hope those who can play will do so with excellent willpower and complete the match.”
In comparison, Qingdao Hainiu’s squad is currently more intact. Regarding whether the team would give young players more opportunities, Cui Kangxi said, “The young players still have some gaps compared to the older ones to a certain extent, but they have an advantage in terms of stamina. Whether we choose tactics or make decisions based on stamina, this requires calm analysis and judgment, followed by a decision.”
For the match against Hainiu, Crespo is absent due to a red card, and Cui Kangxi also expressed that his absence is very regrettable, “However, we have previously won matches even when he was absent. This season, starting from Zecca’s injury at the beginning, we’ve suffered significant losses among our foreign players. During particularly tough times, it’s all the more necessary for the entire team to come together. We need other capable players to step up and perform well in such matches.”
Xie Weneng, who attended the press conference, said, “Recently, we went through a very exhausting period due to continuous away games, which led to many injuries. After returning to Jinan, we’ve been actively recovering and adjusting our condition. I hope we can present a good state and deliver an exciting match to everyone.”
