The Shanghai Shenhua Football Club, the Chinese football club with the highest league ranking in China's domestic league system, has announced that forward Liu Junjuan (李俊杰) is currently out injured and will be replaced by midfielder Wu Jieyi (吴逸琪). This news comes after the team suffered a crucial defeat against Liaoning on Saturday night.
Liu Junjuan was one of the leading goalscorers for the Shanghai Shenhua during the previous season, scoring over 20 goals and contributing to the team's promotion to the top tier of Chinese football. He returned to training earlier this month but was not involved in any matches due to his injury.
Wu Jieyi, on the other hand, was a key member of the team's midfield and scored several goals last season. He had been a regular starter for the team and played a significant role in their success in the previous campaign. However, he sustained an ankle injury in training and did not play in the game against Liaoning.
In the wake of the injury, the Shanghai Shenhua Football Club have made some changes to their lineup ahead of the match against Liaoning. The club has brought in Wu Jieyi as a replacement for Liu Junjuan, while also bringing in experienced midfielder Xing Zhenhui from Tianjin.
The move is expected to give the team a much-needed boost in terms of confidence and morale. With Liu Junjuan out of action, it is clear that the team will need to rely heavily on Wu Jieyi and his experience to get back into the winning ways. The club has already shown its commitment to strengthening its squad by signing several young talents, so they will be hoping that Wu Jieyi can help them achieve their ambitions this season.