Shandong Taishan released a poster to attack the semi-final of the FA Cup. Photo/Social Media
The first leg of the 2021 FA Cup semi-finals will be contested on November 2 and 3, with Shandong Taishan and Henan Songshan Longmen taking the lead, and the derby between Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Haigang kicking off on the 3rd. At today's pre-match press conference, the managers of each team said that they were ready and fully engaged. It is worth mentioning that both games will stage a "conflict".
Shandong Taishan VS Henan Songshan Longmen
Match time: 15:30 on November 2nd
Shandong Taishan Club today released a poster with the theme of "All Out" to warm up for the first leg of the FA Cup semi-final. But at present, the injury situation has become a problem that plagues the team, and Taishan coach Hao Wei said: "The team is preparing according to the normal plan, we have a lot of injuries, but we hope to play the game well. He also revealed that Fellaini and Wang Tong will definitely not be able to appear in the starting lineup due to injury.
Facing the "hard bones" Henan Songshan Dragon Gate, another problem Hao Wei faced was the offensive end, "Henan team's tactical play style is similar to before, I hope we have more ways to break the dense defense." ”
Like the opponent, Henan Songshan Longmen is also plagued by injuries, acting coach Antonio introduced that the team lacked players such as Shunic, Ivo, Luo Xin, Niu Ziyi, Wang Shangyuan and other players in this campaign, but the lineup was not neat and did not affect the Henan team's game attitude. Antonio said the club valued this year's FA Cup, "We know that Shandong is strong, but we are also their tough opponents. It's gratifying to be in the top four, but we're not going to stop there. ”
The FA Cup semi-final "Shanghai Derby" has attracted much attention. Photo/Social Media
Shanghai Shenhua VS Shanghai Seaport
Match time: 15:30 on November 3rd
In the two-legged match against Shenzhen in the quarter-finals, Shanghai Shenhua showed the tenacity of the defensive end, and in the semi-finals against Shanghai Harbor, acting head coach Mao Yijun still emphasized defense: "In any game, defense is the top priority. We and the Harbor team are old rivals and know each other very well, so it is more important to do the details. In Mao Yijun's view, the veterans are mostly the advantages of the Shenhua team, because "the mentality of the team members is very stable, although it is a derby, it will not be greatly affected."
Oscar's comeback in the last round of the game raised the vigilance of the Shenhua defense, and Harbor coach Lecco was also full of expectations for him: "Oscar's situation is getting better day by day, although it will take time for him to return to the best level, but he will do everything possible to participate in the game. Lecco has planned the defensive tactics adopted by Shenhua, "They have been solid in the previous games, but we also have our own characteristics. There are many ways to win in football and we will win in the most formal way. ”
Beijing News reporter Zhou Xiao
Edited by Han Shuangming, Proofreader Li Lijun