China Super League (soccer league)

The league is in full swing, and in the 18th round of fixtures, home side

Beijing Guoan (soccer team)

The team is about to embark on a marquee matchup with the Riverhounds. Prior to the match, the

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Team head coach Stanley and captain Yu Dabao appeared together at the media conference.

Commenting on the preparations, Stanley said, "Folks, our preparations are going well, the players have been doing quite well in training and we are well prepared to try and get a good result in this game."

Yu Dabao added: "Due to the epidemic, we were not able to go out, but chose to start the preparation in Rizhao. Everyone is recovering well and some of the injuries in the team have improved. The whole team will work together to play well in the game."

Reporter's question: "In the last round of matches, the team adopted a high press tactic, which was physically demanding for the players, have you refined this tactic more in this week's training?"

Stanley responded, "I think the high press is something we're

Beijing Guoan (soccer team)

The tactical style of play that we pursue and that is in the DNA of our club has been emphasized since I took over the team and I love it very much. I encourage the players to press high and pursue possession. By dominating the tempo of the game through possession, and quickly counterattacking when the ball is conceded, we can effectively save energy without having to run the whole game. Of course, this tactic requires excellent organization and good communication. Therefore, our training this week focuses on strengthening these two aspects, both overall and in each tactical aspect."

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