In relegation battles, the core of tactics often revolves around solid defense and quick counterattacks, while side breakthroughs become the key to victory or defeat. Dalian Yingbo has no time for other attackers after the introduction of Malelai, and Palacios' dream of joining the team has been shattered. The team must dig deeper, and local player Mao Weijie's breakthrough talent shown in the Chinese League is expected to shine in the Chinese Super League. If the shortcomings in ball control can be solved, Mao Weijie is expected to become the team's breakthrough weapon, providing firepower support for Malelai and Karanga, creating a new attacking triangle for Dalian Imbo. In addition to ensuring relegation, the team is also focusing on the development of young players.
Dalian Yingbo is on a challenging path to bring in internal reinforcements. The five players identified so far are all old favorites from the Central League, and the team is in dire need of at least two to three mid-level superstars to bolster the roster. Dong Yanfeng and Wang Jinxian, both former Dalian players, have been in the spotlight, but it looks like they will both pass through Dalian Imbo. Wang Jinxian could return to his hometown of Wuhan and join Sanzhen, while his contract with Changchun Yatai has expired and an extension is pending. It seems that Dalian Yingbo will have trouble attracting popular domestic players in the transfer market.
The Chinese Super League has been highly competitive in the last two seasons, with teams in relegation mode from the ninth place onwards, a trend that is expected to continue next year. For Dalian Yibo, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. The more relegated teams there are, the hotter the competition becomes at the end of the season, and Dalian Yibo has a chance to become a spoiler. However, the team and coaching staff are inexperienced in relegation due to their first participation in the Chinese Super League. Although players such as Lv Peng, Yan Xiangguan and Jin Pengxiang have experience in the Chinese Super League, they are not in good form. The foreign aid quota and internal aid selection will directly affect Dalian Yingbo's competitiveness in the coming year.
