Bao Yaxiong, Shenhua's starting goalkeeper, will undoubtedly continue to guard the team's goal; while in the backline, Coach Slutsky's 4-guard tactics will be applied as usual. According to the analysis, the four defenders in the starting lineup are Chen Jinyi, Jiang Shenglong, Jin Shunkai and Eddie Francis. Among them, Jiang Shenglong and Jin Shunkai will play as center backs while Chen Jinyi and Eddie Francis will play as wing backs.
In the midfield line, the French iron waist Ibrahim Amadou will sit firmly in the main back position, responsible for interceptions and ball breaks. Veteran Wu Xi, who plays alongside him, is expected to be his partner, forming a sturdy double back. Joao Teixeira, the centerpiece of the midfield, will sit up front and direct the team's attack. Beside him, Brazilian foreigner Andre Luiz and accomplished veteran Yu Hanchao will provide support as wingers.
As for the forward line, Swiss senior center forward Mallet is expected to continue as the team's striker, charging and creating threats for Shenhua.
Accordingly, Shanghai Shenhua's starting lineup for the match against Henan is expected to be Bao Yaxiong; Chen Jinyi, Jiang Shenglong, Kim Soon Kae, Eddie Francis; Wu Xi, Ibrahim Amadou; Andre Luiz, Yu Hanchao, Joao Teixeira; Malalei.
