Muscat: Proud of the players’ diligence, Zhang Linpeng was replaced by Jiang Guangtai due to injury

6686 Sports News, October 26 In a focus match in the 28th round of the Chinese Super League that ended this afternoon, the Shanghai Haigang visiting team lost 1-3 to Shandong Taishan. Harbor coach Muscat was interviewed by reporters after the game.

Talk about the team’s performance in this game

“We had some illnesses and injuries before the game. Despite this, we played with enough freedom in the first half, created very good opportunities, and scored goals. We played very well, but only scored one goal. In the second half, some situations made our competition difficult. The game has become difficult. Although there are some objective factors, I am proud of the team's hard work tonight. Although it is disappointing to return to Shanghai with the score of the losing game and the fans, the players have put in all their efforts and we will prepare for the next game."

Talk about the impact of injuries and the absence of some playersote>

"It is definitely not a favorable situation when the lineup is incomplete. The players who played in the first half today were very good and performed very strongly. They were aggressive enough on the offensive end and the defense also did a good job. Then before the end of the half, we were scored by our opponents. In the 90-minute game, our efficiency was not particularly good in the second half, but I still paid tribute to the hard work of the players on the field today. I am very grateful to them." Proud."

About why Jiang Guangtai played as a reserve player in the second half

"Jiang Guangtai has been ill in the past few days. He arrived later than the team and only came to Jinan yesterday. He warmed up in the first half because Zhang Linpeng had some minor problems during the game. We did not have any plans for Jiang Guangtai before the game."