On June 29th, Beijing time, the Chinese Super League staged a Shanghai derby feast. On the eve of the battle, Shenhua head coach Wu Jingui and player Zhu Jianrong appeared at the press conference, and Wu said bluntly: "The players on both sides know each other well, and because of yesterday's torrential rain, we were unable to train on the field, and turned to the gym to strengthen the recovery. At the technical and tactical level, we already know our opponents, so we need to adjust the players' mentality and make sure they are well rested to be in the best shape for tomorrow's match."
Zhu Jianrong, on the other hand, added: "There is no secret for both sides, the key is to adjust the mentality and strictly implement the tactical arrangement of the head coach."
Talking about the strength of Seaport, Wu Jingui commented: "Seaport is strong and has obvious advantages in all lines. We respect the opponent, while focusing on the team's condition, Ndiaye's joining the foreign and Chinese players strength to a higher level, each player is quite powerful. We are in awe of our opponent and will do our best to prepare for this tough competition."
Facing the advantages and disadvantages of Shenhua, Wu Jingui frankly said: "Our advantage is that the whole team is fully committed to form a close-knit team. No matter who is on or off, they all give 100%. The team's atmosphere is harmonious, and the players work closely with each other to maximize their potential."
Shenhua has only conceded 3 goals this season, ranking first in defense in the table. Talking about the team's defense, Wu Jingui emphasized: "Although fewer goals have been conceded this season, we still need to sum up our experience to avoid counterattacks by the opponents in the attack. We will construct a front line of defense to guard against the opponent's strong points and targeted arrangements. The outstanding performance of the goalkeeper also gives the team confidence, and the coach and players are doubly reassured."
