According to the news of Chen Yong, a reporter of Football News, the start of the league has been delayed because of the epidemic. Chen Yong said bluntly that half a month after May Day is probably difficult to start. In addition, Chen Yong also revealed that the access to the three-tier league will also become the focus of attention. Four teams have already decided to withdraw from the league.
According to Chen Yong's post on the WeChat public account, the 18 teams in the Chinese Super League are basically stable. In the Chinese First Division, Guizhou has not been eligible for admission, and although Qingdao, which has been relegated from the Chinese Super League, has obtained the access qualification, the team will most likely not compete in the professional league. In the second division, the Sichuan civil football team did not qualify for admission, and Xiamen Ludao also confirmed to withdraw from the professional league.
At present, Zibo Qisheng, who finished sixth in the Chinese Championship last season, Shaoxing Shangyu Yilong who ranked seventh in the Central Championship, Zhuhai Qin'ao, who finished eighth in the Chinese Championship, and Haixi, who was the tenth in the Chinese Championship, have sent their wishes to the Chinese Football Association to enter the Chinese Second Division. However, Chen Yong said that according to some information, the current replacement policy before may day of the Chinese Football Association and the Football Federation Preparatory Group. The number one in the middle division may be reduced from 18 teams to 16.