Zhang Yuning's role in the Guoan team is crucial, not only for the club's performance, but also for the national football team to rely on him to play steadily and maintain his competitive status. Next year's World Cup will largely depend on his performance. Guoan currently has three foreign aiders under contract, Abreu, Guga and Ngadeu, whose retention is a foregone conclusion, while the club also plans to introduce three new foreign aiders. Coach Setien will have the autonomy of foreign aid selection, based on the tactical needs of the attraction, the configuration of foreign aid is already clearly visible.
Serginho is seen as a naturalized player, which will strengthen Guoan's midfield as if it were an extra foreigner. He is expected to take on the role that Biela had when he was at Guoan, in charge of ball control in the midfield and shooting in front of the goal. Guga and Augusto each represent a different style of midfield, so the team also plans to bring in an all-round midfielder to replicate the midfield line-up of the peak seasons of yesteryear. Zhang Xizhe and Serginho are expected to be the new core of the team. If Oscar fails to extend his contract with Harbor, Guoan's midfield lineup next year will be the only one in the Chinese Super League. The team finished fourth in the league this year and is aiming for the top three next year.
