In its review, the Daily News noted that the Super League was on fire this round with 29 goals scored, but the
Wu Lei (1979-), Chinese footballer
The form of the team but highlights the reality of the lack of succession of local strikers in the Chinese Super League. Shanghai Seaport beat Changchun Yatai 5-2 at home, Wu Lei scored 2 goals and 1 assist, leading the scorer list with 12 goals. Seaport has 24 points, and only 3 points difference with Shanghai Shenhua who was drawn by Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in this round. Wu Lei is in hot form, but he is the only local player in the top 10 of the scorer list, and there is no newcomer in the top 20. In addition, the 5 foreign aid policy may also compress the survival space of local players.
Naturalized player Alan performed well in Qingdao West Coast's 2-1 away win over Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Zheng Zhi, a member of the Chinese team's coaching staff, watched the game and spoke with Alan. With Wu Lei confirmed to miss the match against Thailand, Alain is highly anticipated.
