Guangdong's Fourth Foreign Aid Returns to Dongguan, Du Feng Relies on Him Tonight Against Tianjin, Xu Jie Injured and Needs Rest
The season story of Guangdong Evergrande is never short of ups and downs and highlights. However, after a long journey and a brief period of adjustment, they are about to face new challenges. The team will play against Tianjin Men's Basketball tonight, and at this time, the news about the team's fourth foreign aid and the current injury status of core guard Xu Jie have aroused more expectations and attention from the outside world for the game.
Recently, rumors about the departure of Guangdong Evergrande's fourth foreign aid, Les, were completely dispelled. Last night's video from the Evergrande base showed that Les returned to Dongguan with the team and was the first to get off the bus. This scene clarified the unfounded speculation from the outside world.
Les' return to the team is undoubtedly good news for Guangdong Evergrande. In a situation where the guard line is in dire straits, his ability is expected to inject new vitality into the team and alleviate the current rotation pressure.
Guangdong Evergrande is currently in a critical stage of the season, and head coach Du Feng also has to face the reality of difficulties. In the last round against Liaoning's "Guangdong-Liaoning Battle," fans saw the tenacity of the Guangdong team, but it also exposed the team's shortcomings - excessive dependence on Xu Jie in the guard line, which has become the biggest concern.
As the ball-handling core of the Guangdong team, Xu Jie almost took on more responsibilities and pressure than ever this season. In the last game against Liaoning Men's Basketball, his physical strength was almost completely drained by the tight defense. More worrying is that his shoulder injury worsened again during the game. Continuous high-intensity games not only exhausted Xu Jie's body but also made it difficult for him to maintain his competitive state at the best level.
Du Feng obviously also realized the seriousness of the problem. With the current guard line in dire straits, Les' presence has become particularly important. He can not only share Xu Jie's playing time but also provide more organization and breakthrough capabilities at the No. 1 position. Les' ball-handling and offensive characteristics may become a key card for Du Feng in tactical arrangements tonight.
Tonight, Guangdong Evergrande will play against Tianjin Men's Basketball at home. In comparison, Tianjin Men's Basketball's overall strength is slightly inferior, currently ranking fourth from the bottom of the standings and experiencing a three-game losing streak. Judging from the paper strength, this game is an excellent opportunity for the Guangdong team to revive their morale.
However, the game is not without suspense. So far this season, the Guangdong team has not yet faced Tianjin, and the opponent often adopts a more aggressive strategy when facing strong teams, performing beyond their usual level. Coupled with the fact that the Guangdong team's lineup is not complete and core player Xu Jie's condition has not yet recovered, Du Feng needs to be extra cautious in his lineup arrangement to avoid unexpected losses due to underestimating the opponent.
The goal of the Guangdong team is obviously not just a victory in front of them, but more importantly, to adjust their state and make up for their shortcomings in the key stages, laying a more solid foundation for subsequent games.
Guangdong Evergrande's lineup has always been known for its depth and flexibility, but this season they have encountered difficulties from many aspects, especially the problems in the guard line are particularly prominent. Hu Mingxuan's injury led to no one available for the team at the No. 1 position, directly affecting the team's overall combat effectiveness.
Currently, the Guangdong team's guard line can only rely on Xu Jie to support it alone, but Xu Jie's average playing time this season has reached an astonishing 30 minutes or more, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for a guard who is physically small and does not have an advantage in physical confrontation. And Hu Mingxuan's absence also made the Guangdong team lose flexibility and depth on the guard line.
This situation not only makes people start to think whether potential newcomers on the Guangdong team's guard line can stand out. For Du Feng, this may also be an opportunity - to give young players more playing time and training opportunities, looking for new breakthroughs and rotation plans. Whether it is the second half of this season or future season planning, improving the guard line will be an urgent issue for the Guangdong team to solve.
Guangdong Evergrande has always been a traditional powerhouse on the CBA court. Whether it is the team's historical heritage or the existing lineup strength, they make people full of expectations. Although they have encountered some difficulties this season, the team still showed tenacious fighting spirit and indomitable spirit under the leadership of Du Feng.
Tonight's game against Tianjin Men's Basketball may not be the most critical one, but it will be a good opportunity to test the team's state and adjust direction. If Les can regain his form in the game, Xu Jie gets enough rest time, and the team's overall rotation system improves, then Guangdong Evergrande has every reason to expect higher goals.
Guangdong Evergrande's season is still long, and every difficulty is an opportunity for growth. It is believed that under the leadership of Du Feng, the Guangdong team can continue to write their own glorious chapter through adjustments and efforts.
Conclusion
Guangdong Evergrande's story is never just about basketball games; it is also about demonstrating perseverance, hard work, and team spirit. In tonight's game, we not only look forward to an exciting match but also hope to see how the Guangdong team finds a breakthrough in adversity.
No matter what the result is, Guangdong Evergrande has already become an emotional bond that countless fans find hard to let go of. And the efforts and contributions of each player will continue to inject new strength and hope into this team.