In the 15th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Seaport won 3-0 away from home.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
The team has won seven consecutive matches and is temporarily at the top of the Chinese Super League standings. In this game, SIPG was affected by FIFA, but still performed well. Here's a detailed recap of the game and related controversy analysis.
Fans question
Some fans questioned
Li Shuai (1979-), Chinese footballer
Whether it is reasonable to make a quick comeback to play in the Chinese Super League after withdrawing from the national team due to an injury, and whether it is considered disrespectful to the national team.
Muscat Explained
Shanghai SIPG
Manager Muscat explained after the game, "Before this game, some people were creating stories that were not only disrespectful and insulting to the character of our players. Li Shuai reported to the national team with an injury, his ankle was badly swollen but he still practiced a few training sessions with the national team, which showed his great desire to play for his country. He risked his health trying to play for the national team and he ended up returning to the club with an ankle that had been so swollen that he couldn't continue training at all."
media report
Soccer Daily also reported on this in detail, confirming that Li Shuai was injured before he left for the national team and took painkillers during his time there. He lasted five days in the national team before returning to Shanghai for treatment and recovery on the advice of the team doctor as he was unable to adapt to the high-intensity training and matches. Upon his return to Shanghai, Li Shuai did not engage in heavy training but received targeted treatment and rehabilitation support from the club's medical team, enabling his ankle to recover quickly.
June 4
:: Li Shuai leaves the national team to return to his club.
June 14
: Li Shuai participated in the 15th round of the Chinese Super League match against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.
It was medically reasonable for Li Shuai to recover from his ankle injury to the point where he was able to participate in the game in a full 10 days. Li Shuai has performed very hard during his time with the national team, and has previously been diagnosed with a concussion, cervical spine injury, and damaged teeth due to an injury sustained while fighting for a header. As an international player who has given and sacrificed many times for the national team, he should not be questioned by outsiders.
Li Shuai performed well in the match against Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and his comeback is the result of reasonable treatment and rehabilitation. The outside world should maintain understanding and respect for the players' dedication and recovery from injuries. Shanghai SIPG's victory not only shows the strength of the team, but also reflects the players' fighting spirit.
