Xu Zhengyuan: League Interspersed with CFA Cup Matches, I’m Quite Concerned About Player Injuries

According to official news from Chengdu Rongcheng Football Club, on the afternoon of July 15th, Chengdu Rongcheng’s head coach Xu Zhengyuan and player Muhede Majiang attended the pre-match press conference for the 5th round of the 2024 Chinese FA Cup against Nantong Zhiyun.

Xu Zhengyuan stated: For our team, the Chinese FA Cup is a very important competition, so we will take this match seriously and prepare carefully. The league schedule has been tight recently, and the players are experiencing fatigue, so we will consider making some rotations in tomorrow’s match.

In response to media questions, Xu Zhengyuan said: Typically, cup competitions around the world are highly variable. Currently, the Chinese FA Cup matches are interspersed within the league schedule, and I am quite concerned about potential player fatigue and injuries during this period. I hope that through rotations, we can provide more opportunities for other players to showcase their abilities. At the same time, if we manage to make adjustments in the Chinese FA Cup, I believe it will also benefit our performance in the league. In tomorrow’s match, we will give it our all, unite as one, and deliver an exciting game at home.

The recent league schedule has been tight with many away games, and the distances to these venues are not short. Considering various factors, the coaching staff has decided to make some rotations for this match. This game is very important for us, and we have ample respect for our opponents. Our players are also in good shape. We believe that through rotations, we can provide tactical support for our subsequent matches.

Muhede Majiang, speaking about the team’s preparations, said: The interval since our last league match has been short, but the entire team is now ready. We hope to deliver an exciting match tomorrow.

In response to media questions, he said: What I need to do right now is to focus on my duties and bring positive energy and encouragement to the coaching staff and my teammates.