The Taishan team climbed Mount Tai to pray for blessings: the team united to prepare for the new season.
On February 25, Beijing time, the Taishan team ushered in the annual Taishan prayer activity. After the match against Kawasaki, the team took a short three-day break, and after yesterday's regrouping, they once again set foot on Tarzan to pray for good luck in the new season. Although the injured Zeka and the cold Cressan were unable to attend the event, the rest of the players were in attendance, including the injured Liu Binbin and Delgado.
Unlike previous years, this year the team chose to take the cable car to Nantianmen instead of walking. The decision sparked some discussion, but in any case, the team's purpose was always the same: to pray for health and victory.
Choi Kang-hee was the first to arrive at the climbing site, followed by the team's coaching staff and players. Hundreds of fans waited early at the top of the hill, looking forward to meeting their beloved stars. The players were surrounded by fans, and autographs and group photos became the theme of the day. Such a scene makes people can't help but applaud the enthusiasm of Chinese football.
In the mountaineering event, there are a total of 34 players in the team's family photo. While the squad allows 35 sign-ups, the reality is that the team has a total of 36. This means that one person must not be able to make the squad. Considering Zeka's injury, he may not be able to register for the time being. Delgado, on the other hand, is expected to take Zeka's place, but as a naturalized player, he can only exist as a foreign player.
The Taishan team officially announced the injuries of Zeka and Liu Binbin: complete rupture of the proximal anterior cruciate ligament of Zeka's right knee joint, separation of the posterior capsule of the meniscus, possible injury to the lateral posterior horn of the meniscus and partial injury to the upper end of the medial collateral ligament; Liu Binbin suffered a fracture at the base of the second phalangeal bone of his left foot. Zeka's injury looks serious and may take longer to recover, while Liu Binbin is expected to return to action sooner.
The Mt. Tarzan Blessing event is not only a team building and faith journey, but also a time for the team to show their unity and spirit. Surrounded by fans, the players of the Taishan team wished everything well in the new season. Despite some headaches from injuries, the team remains optimistic. In the future, they will not only face physical challenges, but also various tests in competition. However, it is this challenge that can train a stronger team, and I believe that the Taishan team will meet the arrival of the new season in a better state!