The Super League is in a state of flux
The last round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) was a particularly grueling affair, with Shanghai Harbor opening the season with a victory. However, the 29th round of the league was a "nightmare" for Chinese men's soccer team manager Jankovic. In this round, two international alternatives suffered serious injuries, leaving the team's manpower stretched to the limit.
Shandong Taishan's starting right back Wang Tong was in the spotlight when he left the game due to injury while facing Shandong Taishan. The post-match report showed that Wang Tong's left leg had a dislocated patella, a fracture of the lower pole and damage to the patellar ligament, with surgery imminent. Although the club has not announced a comeback time, it will take at least 4~6 months.
Unfortunately, Beijing Guoan's right back Wang Gang also suffered a serious injury in the match against Chengdu Rongcheng. Wang Gang was diagnosed with three broken ribs on his right side, a serious condition that will also require surgery. The recovery period is also expected to last several months.
The injuries of Wang Gang and Wang Tong were like a bolt from the blue for Jankovic. They not only performed well in the Chinese Super League, but were also valuable assets to the national team. Wang Gang, in particular, was in top form and was expected to join the team for the World Qualifiers, but now the team's plans have had to be adjusted.
Currently, the national team has a serious vacancy in the right back position. Jankovic experimented with Fang Hao and He Yupeng in the warm-up matches at the beginning of the month with poor results. Another right back has recovered from injury tomorrow, but his status is still uncertain. Under such circumstances, Jankovic can only reconsider recalling Shanghai SIPG's veteran player Stanley Wang to fill the vacancy in this position.
