It's November, the night is drawing low, and at 19:30, Meizhou Hakka will face Wuhan Changjiang in the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League (CSL). After two consecutive defeats, the team is like a beast in need of a breakthrough in goal-scoring efficiency, in order to stage a beautiful turnaround in front of their opponents, who have lost eight consecutive matches.
Since mid-September, Meizhou has won only one of the six rounds of the league, drew one, and lost the remaining four. The only victory was a 3-1 win over city rivals Guangzhou, and the team dropped from fourth to ninth in the rankings. This time, against Wuhan Changjiang, Meizhou had the final challenge of a four-game losing streak. After the cold temperatures in Dalian and Changchun, I'm sure the team will be better adapted to Wuhan's weather conditions.
Top scorer Vukanovic, who was injured in the previous round, is expected to return from injury. One injury and one loss in the first two rounds proved once again that the Serbian center forward is crucial for Meizhou's offensive end. With the foreigners gradually adapting to the atmosphere of the Chinese Super League away games, Meizhou has the ability to end the curse of consecutive losses.
Wuhan Changjiang, one of the current worrying clubs in the CSL, players had even taken to social media to publicly ask for their salaries. This season, the team started off strong with three consecutive wins, but then fell into financial difficulties. Long-term salary arrears have put the team in critical condition and there are even rumors that the club will be disbanded at the end of the year. After being defeated by Dalian People in the last round, Wuhan Changjiang suffered an embarrassing eight consecutive losses. Currently, the team is only two points ahead of the relegation zone and the situation is precarious. The players have no hope for the future of the club, which is undoubtedly more fatal than the lack of skills and tactics.
The departure of Brazilian foreign aid and core midfielder Bruno is considered a key turning point in the sharp decline of Wuhan Changjiang's performance. This season, Bruno made 14 appearances in the Chinese Super League, with the team's record standing at 5 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses. The team lost seven consecutive games after leaving the team due to a wage arrears incident. Bruno has reportedly returned to Wuhan and ended his isolation. If Bruno is able to return in time, it will be a huge positive news for Wuhan to stop their eight-game losing streak.
