AFC Champions League: Quang Hai faces former MU midfielder - Fellaini?
(Baonghean.vn) - Striker Marouane Fellaini has recovered from his injury and returned to training with Shandong Luneng. It is likely that the former Man United player will be present in the reception of Hanoi FC this afternoon (February 19).
Shandong Luneng is one of the big teams in China in recent years, having won the National Championship 4 times. Besides the Chinese national team players who participated in the 2019 Asian Cup Finals such as Hao Junmin, Jin Jingdao, Liu Yang..., this team also has three quality foreign players including former MU midfielder Marouane Fellaini, former Italy striker Graziano Pelle and former Brazil defender Gil.
Without Fellaini due to injury, Shandong Luneng is still very strong in all three lines. Not to mention that coach Li Xiaopeng and his team have a huge advantage when playing at home and are also supported by the weather. In the past few days, Jinan city (the venue of the match) has been continuously snowing, with temperatures dropping from 0-2 degrees Celsius. Obviously, this is the biggest obstacle for Hanoi FC.
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| Marouane Fellaini moved to the Chinese team in the January 2019 transfer window from Manchester United for £15 million. Photo: Sports Sina |
According to Sports Sina, midfielder Maroune Fellaini has recovered from his injury and returned to training while two important players in the defense, defenders Liu Yang and Zheng Zheng, are absent due to health and injury reasons.
The V.League representative also had thorough preparations and was mentally prepared for such a match with numerous disadvantages. In the Hanoi squad, nearly half of the players had played in the snow more than a year ago in the final match of the 2018 U23 Asian Cup in Changzhou, China, such as Quang Hai, Duy Manh, Duc Huy, etc.
At the last minute, Thanh Luong and new player Brandon McDonald completed their visa procedures to go to China with Hanoi. Thus, the defending V.League champion, apart from the absence of Hoang Vu Samson due to suspension and goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung due to injury, basically has the strongest squad in hand.
| Hanoi FC is having a practice session to get familiar with Jinan Olympic Sports Center. Video: Hanoi FC |
In just a few days, Hanoi FC has been awarded 5.5 billion VND by Mr. Hien thanks to their achievement of surpassing Bangkok United (2 billion) and B.Binh Duong (3.5 billion). If they defeat Shandong Luneng Taishan in tomorrow's match, they will receive an additional 4 billion VND, bringing the bonus to 9.5 billion VND.
On the other hand, the Chinese team was offered a reward of about 17.1 billion VND if they defeated the representative from Vietnam. This proves that the nature of this match is very important and promises to be very attractive.
The match between Hanoi Club and Shandong Luneng will take place at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon (Vietnam time) at Jinan Sports Olympic Center Stadium and will be broadcast live on VTV6 channel.
Expected lineup of Hanoi Club:TM Van Cong, Van Hau, Thanh Chung, Duy Manh, Van Kien, Duc Huy, Quang Hai, Hung Dung, Van Quyet, Omar, Oseni.
"Personally, I think Hanoi is a strong team. Their players are small but skillful, and can handle tight spaces well. However, Luneng will play and win, thereby reaching the group stage. I am honored to be with the team representing the Chinese championship in the AFC Champions League. The team is in good shape and eager to contribute a great match to be able to reach the group stage."
Hanoi FC defeated Thai team in Asian Cup C1
(Baonghean.vn) - Oseni was fouled in the penalty area, giving Hanoi a penalty kick right at the end of the match. Not missing the opportunity, Van Quyet finished accurately, bringing home the opening goal and also the final goal for the home team.
