Dalian Yiben has added another strong local player, who is considered better than Liao Li Sheng, and with good performance, there's a chance to enter the national team! After Dalian Yiben outperformed Guangzhou FC to be promoted to the Chinese Super League (CSL), they began to actively recruit new players, not only focusing on foreign players but also striving for excellence in domestic signings. In terms of foreign players, Kalanga was already quite impressive, and during the winter transfer window, they successfully signed former Shanghai Shenhua player Malele and former Beijing Guoan player Mamadou. These two additions have significantly enhanced the team's overall strength. Having good foreign players is essential, but so are strong domestic players. As the saying goes, "He who controls the midfield controls the world," and a team that wants to achieve something in the league must first strengthen its midfield dominance. The midfield is the hub of a team's attack and defense, capable of both offense and defense. Dalian Yiben only had one foreign midfielder, Labu Yade, and veteran Wang Xuanhong retired. Therefore, Dalian Yiben has been looking for a good domestic midfielder. They certainly have requirements for this midfielder: they need to be strong in ability and have an advantage in age. The dissolved Guangzhou FC's midfielder, Liao Jintao, has come into Dalian Yiben's view. Liao Jintao is only 24 years old and comes from Evergrande Football School, where he stands out among his peers. Liao Jintao has played in professional leagues representing Guangzhou FC, Wuhan Three Towns, and Kunshan FC, helping Kunshan FC win…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the latest situation of the Chinese Super League friendly match. Dalian Yibo made a comeback from 2 goals down to defeat Beijing Guoan 3-2, with Malele scoring his first goal and assist in his debut; Shanghai Shenhua defeated Qingdao West Coast 4-1, winning their second consecutive friendly match victory. Beijing Guoan faced newly promoted team Dalian Yibo in this match. In previous friendly matches, Guoan achieved two consecutive victories, while Dalian Yibo had one win and one loss. In terms of starting lineup, Guoan fielded all four foreign players: Guga, Dawan, Serginho, and Fabio, while Dalian Yibo only had Kalanga as a single foreign player in the starting lineup. After the opening whistle, Fabio scored a solo goal to help Guoan break the deadlock on the field, followed by Nabi Jiang's cross causing an own goal for Dalian Yibo. With only one foreign player, Dalian Yibo created few opportunities, and Kalanga missed a clear chance with a wild shot, leaving Guoan leading 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, both teams made substitutions. Guoan withdrew their starting foreign players, with Lin Liangming, Yang Liyu, Zhang Xizhe, and others forming the midfield and forward combination, and Engadu taking the field. New signings Malele and Mamadou of Dalian Yibo also made their debuts. Malele, making his debut, showed excellent form with a pass and a shot that helped Dalian Yibo level the score. In the closing stages, new signing Liu Yi scored another goal, and Dalian Yibo staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win…

Recently, Beijing Guoan started to make bold changes in their formation during a friendly match and even had the veteran Wang Gang play as a center-back. This move did not surprise many Guoan fans, as they are familiar with the club's tendency to convert forwards into center-backs. Previously, Xu Yunlong made a successful transition from forward to center-back, and later Yu Dabao and Zhang Chengdong also switched to playing as center-backs towards the end of their careers. Therefore, Guoan fans were not particularly surprised when new coach Setien transformed Wang Gang into a center-back. However, Wang Gang's performance as a center-back has been average, with frequent positional errors appearing in recent friendly matches. In the friendly match against Dalian Yingbo, Wang Gang's defense was repeatedly breached by the opponent's new forward Malele. After 90 minutes of intense battle, Guoan narrowly lost 2-3 to their opponents. The only highlight of this friendly match was the impressive performance of new signing Dawan. Although Dawan has not yet been officially announced as joining Guoan, he has already taken the field wearing the team's jersey. Dawan immediately made an impressive debut by providing a precise assist, finding center-forward Fabio. Fabio did not disappoint Dawan's good intentions and turned the pass into a goal. Dawan scored in his first appearance for Guoan in the friendly match, which made many Guoan fans believe that bringing him to the team was the right decision. Dawan previously had a remarkable record of continuous goals in the Japanese league, becoming the core player of Gamba Osaka. Later, his outstanding…

Unexpectedly, another warm-up match during the winter break has left fans surprised as the title contenders conceded three goals in just eight minutes, suffering a 3-2 reversal at the hands of the promoted team. Fans are now saying that letting go of one player was a mistake! Among the current Chinese Super League teams, there are not many capable of challenging for the championship. Besides the Shanghai duo, only Beijing Guoan stands a chance, with Chengdu Rongcheng still lacking in strength. Beijing Guoan's goal has always been to strive for the top, not necessarily to win first place, but to inspire the team and encourage players to be enterprising and fearless in the face of difficulties. In the 2024 season, Beijing Guoan missed out on the championship, but they did secure a spot in the AFC Champions League thanks to Shanghai Port's double championship. For the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan is undoubtedly aiming to improve further, so they made adjustments to their squad during the winter transfer window, releasing five players, including two veterans Zhang Chengdong and Yu Dabao, as well as foreign player Mamadou. During the winter break, Beijing Guoan's biggest gain was securing Serginho, allowing the team to have an additional foreign player for the new season, making the club a strong contender for the 2025 Chinese Super League title. After releasing players and bringing in new signings, the team naturally needs time to gel. On January 21st, Beijing Guoan faced newly promoted Dalian Yingbo in a friendly match. In terms of starting lineups, Dalian Yingbo only fielded…

According to the latest news from Xinmin Evening News, the hope of retaining the former naturalized international player Dai Weijun has been growing, especially his performance during the winter training has given Shenhua coach Sluiski a new understanding of him. On January 18th, Beijing time, Shanghai Shenhua played their first friendly match after the start of the winter training, against Dalian Yingbo, a strong newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League. In the end, after a tough battle, Shanghai Shenhua easily defeated Dalian Yingbo 2-0. It is worth mentioning that in this 2-0 friendly match, although Dai Weijun came off the bench, he impressed Sluiski with his stunning performance and proved himself well. From the situation of this game, after coming off the bench, Dai Weijun played as a shadow striker for Shanghai Shenhua, similar to the position of a winger and second striker. After he came on the field, he quickly entered the state, not only playing a good role in the offensive line, but also at a critical moment, he perfectly played the role of a goal finisher. Yu Han's wonderful assist, Dai Weijun calmly completed the shot, the timing and skill of the shot were just right, showing his excellent ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal. After this battle, Dai Weijun left a deep impression on Shenhua coach Sluiski. It is no exaggeration to say that scoring a goal in this game has added an important weight to his retention for the new season. In addition, in this winter window, Shanghai Shenhua's midfield…

The departure of Oscar marks the end of the golden era in the Chinese Super League (CSL), where big-name foreign players were bought at high prices. Now, the trend is shifting towards more affordable options, with players valued around one million becoming the new favorites for teams. In this context, the actions of two newly promoted teams are particularly noteworthy, as their recruitment strategies could potentially pave a new path for the future development of the CSL. Dalian Yibo, as a newly promoted team, has a clear strategy in their recruitment, focusing on familiar faces from the CSL. They have retained Kalanga, who has proven his abilities in the league and has a keen sense for scoring goals. Additionally, they have signed Marele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Labiade, who previously played in Yunnan, both of whom can bring variety to the team's attacking play. In defense, they have signed Mamadou, who played for Beijing Guoan last season and brings valuable experience to stabilize the backline. The only foreign player yet to be officially announced is Alimi from North Macedonia, but there is anticipation for what he can contribute to the team. Dalian Yibo's lineup seems to have low integration difficulties, as these players are well-versed in the league's rhythm, which might lead to a "newly promoted miracle" in the new season. Yunnan Yukuang also made significant changes in their foreign player lineup during the offseason. They only kept Jonica from last season and have confirmed Portuguese midfielder Nene to strengthen midfield control. However, there was a…

Shanghai Shenhua head coach Slutzky arranged a friendly match against Dalian Yingbo to test the team's training results during this period. In this match, Shenhua's ace player Dai Weijun performed well, scoring an impressive goal in the second half after receiving an assist from veteran Yu Hanchao. Dai Weijun's excellent performance helped Shenhua secure a 2-0 victory over their opponents, impressing many fans who believe he has a bright future. As we all know, since joining Shenhua in the summer transfer window of the 2023 Chinese Super League season, Dai Weijun has not been able to demonstrate his full potential in matches. Prior to joining Shenhua, Dai Weijun had a salary dispute with his former club Shenzhen, which led to him not being allowed to play for them. Without systematic training and competition for more than half a year, his form was significantly affected. Under these circumstances, after joining Shenhua, Dai Weijun struggled to find his rhythm in matches. Last season, he experienced a career low point at Shenhua, which was disappointing for many fans. Fortunately, after being loaned to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, he delivered commendable performances. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng's successful relegation survival in the last round of the league was directly related to Dai Weijun's outstanding contributions. Seeing Dai Weijun perform so well at Shenzhen, Shenhua eagerly recalled him. At the same time, Shenhua head coach Slutzky gave Dai Weijun the opportunity to represent the team in friendly matches. The saying "Opportunities are for those who are prepared" applies perfectly to Dai Weijun. When representing Shenhua in matches, he repaid the…

On January 18 at 15:30, Dalian Yibo faced Shanghai Shenhua in a friendly match. All five foreign players of Dalian Yibo were present and participated in training. Considering the short time since the players joined the team and the need to evaluate them, only one foreign player, Kalanga, was fielded in the starting lineup for Dalian Yibo. The national team players of Shanghai Shenhua have returned to training but did not participate in the match, while five foreign players including Myniro and Teixeira started the game. On the Dalian side, Xiao Wen faced his former team, with players such as Jin Pengxiang, Lv Peng, Sun Bo, Lv Zhuoyi, and Yang Mingrui in the starting lineup. The son of Dalian Yibo's investor, Wang Yingwei, live-streamed the match, which was the team's first real confrontation with a Super League team after their promotion. As a title-contending team, Shanghai Shenhua showed no mercy from the start, adopting an aggressive pressing tactic with a fast pace that caught Dalian Yibo off guard. Early in the game, Kalanga had a one-on-one opportunity but failed to capitalize on it. Shortly after, Shenhua launched a counterattack with Yang Haoyu scoring the first goal, putting Dalian Yibo behind 0-1 early on. Coach Li Guoxu is also adapting to playing against Super League teams, constantly shouting instructions to his players on the sidelines. Dalian Yibo also had attacking opportunities, with Kalanga once again finding himself in a one-on-one situation, only to be denied by the goalkeeper. After winter training, Kalanga's physical condition and stamina are good, but his finishing…

It's been a while, but the Chinese Super League (CSL) has once again acquired a top European international player, bringing new hope to the league on the eve of the establishment of the China Football Association Professional League (CFA PL). Dalian Yiben, newly promoted to the CSL, has confirmed the signing of Alemi, the current absolute starting midfielder for North Macedonia. This is another rare European national team star for Chinese football, and he can be considered the next Stanicu for the CSL! In his last four UEFA Nations League matches, Alemi started and played the full game, helping North Macedonia achieve four consecutive victories. In particular, against Armenia, he contributed one assist and one goal, creating two goals alone, with five statistics ranking first in the game, earning him the title of best player for that match. He is indeed a core-level midfielder for this North Macedonian team. Furthermore, among all players in the current UEFA Nations League season, his tackles, successful ground challenges, and number of fouls received rank first among all North Macedonian players, surpassing many top European stars. His form and abilities are truly rare and valuable among current CSL foreign players. The CSL has not often managed to bring in active European national team stars, especially midfield core-level foreigners, which were more common during the golden age of CSL football. Back then, players like Witsel and Carrasco were household names as world-class stars, and their impact was evident. In the post-golden age of football, it is indeed rare and remarkable to be able to attract…

Recently, according to domestic football media reports, Beijing Guoan was originally preparing to introduce local defensive midfielder Liao Jintao, but he has been preemptively signed by Dalian Yingbo. Liao Jintao has started playing for Dalian Yingbo, which many fans find very regrettable. In response, Yang Tianying, a reporter following Guoan, stated that the club had never contacted Liao Jintao and that they have already set their sights on a new target for strengthening the defensive midfield position locally. Yang Tianying revealed that this new signing is much younger than Liao Jintao and is also a rising star who has previously been selected for the national team. Although Yang Tianying did not disclose the name of the new defensive midfielder for Guoan, informed fans have revealed that this midfielder is Li Ruiyue, the main player of Shanghai Jiading Hui Long, with a style similar to that of Wu Xi, the former captain of Shanghai Shenhua, capable of both attacking and defending. Li Ruiyue, born in 2006, has previously been selected for the national youth team coached by Yang Chen. After Shanghai Jiading Hui Long launched a youth storm, Li Ruiyue gradually began to gain stable playing time in the China League One. Many fans were surprised by Guoan's decision to sign the 19-year-old Li Ruiyue. After all, Li Ruiyue's fame and potential are quite ordinary, and he would not be able to make an immediate impact upon joining Guoan. However, those familiar with Guoan's transfer strategy know that the club always tends to sign players that leave fans scratching their heads.…