In a relegation battle, the tactical strategy of a team usually focuses on solid defense and quick counterattack, while the ability to create breakthroughs on the side is the key to determine the success or failure of the attack. Since Malelai joined Dalian Yingbo, the team is no longer looking for other attacking players, and the door to Palacios' transfer has been closed as a result. The team has turned its attention inward, tapping into potential players. Mao Weijie, a local player who has shown excellent breakthrough ability in the Central League, is expected to be the team's new breakthrough point if they can overcome their shortcomings in ball control in the Chinese Super League, and join hands with Mallet and Karanga to create Dalian's version of the Iron Triangle of Attack. While striving for relegation, the team will not relax its training of young players.
For Dalian Yingbo, bringing in internal reinforcements is no easy task. The five players currently identified by the team are all from the Central League, and at least two to three more players with the strength of the Chinese Super League need to be brought in if they are to secure relegation. Dong Yanfeng and Wang Jinxian, both of whom played for Dalian, have been in the spotlight, but it doesn't look like either of them will be part of Dalian Yingbo's squad. Wang Jinxian will probably return to his hometown of Wuhan and join Sanzhen, whose contract with Changchun Yatai has expired and has not been renewed. In the transfer market, Dalian Yingbo seems to have no connection with the popular internal players.
The Chinese Super League has become increasingly competitive over the last two seasons, with teams fighting relegation almost from ninth place onwards. This trend is expected to continue next season. For Dalian Yingbo, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. The more relegated teams there are, the fiercer the competition will be at the end of the season, and Dalian Yibo has a chance to become a spoiler. However, the team's manager and players are all new to the Chinese Super League and lack relegation experience. Although players such as Lv Peng, Yan Xiangguan and Jin Pengxiang have CSL experience, their form is not ideal. The choice of foreign aid quota and internal aid will directly determine the competitiveness of Dalian Yingbo next year.
